Greece joins countries putting age-limits on social media, banning access for kids under 15

DW23 October 2026, 09:04 UTCGreece

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.

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