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Coverage dated October 23, 2026

New Greece law bans social media for under-15s

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Australia last year became the first country to introduce such a social media ban for children, barring those under 16.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Greece joins countries putting age-limits on social media, banning access for kids under 15 (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Greece has passed legislation banning social media access for children under 15. New rules will come into effect on January 1, 2027, and are designed to protect children's mental health.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Greece joins push to ban social media for minors (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    A growing number of countries are tightening rules governing children's online activity amid fears of addiction.

  3. Engadget

    Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15 (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.

  4. Courthouse News Service

    New Greece law bans social media for under-15s (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Australia last year became the first country to introduce such a social media ban for children, barring those under 16.

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