Greece to Launch Government App for Child Online Safety
Greece plans to launch a government-operated app, \"Kids Wallet,\" in March 2024 to enhance parental control of children's devices and verify online users' ages, aiming to mitigate risks of inappropriate content and excessive internet use among children under 15, based on a recent survey showing 76....
Greece to Launch Government App for Child Online Safety
Greece plans to launch a government-operated app, \"Kids Wallet,\" in March 2024 to enhance parental control of children's devices and verify online users' ages, aiming to mitigate risks of inappropriate content and excessive internet use among children under 15, based on a recent survey showing 76....
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40% Bias Score
Thuringian Education Minister Supports Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Thuringia's new Minister of Education, Christian Tischner (CDU), supports a social media ban for under-16s, mirroring a recent Australian law; this sparked criticism from the Left party, who prioritize addressing teacher shortages and insufficient educational resources.
Thuringian Education Minister Supports Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Thuringia's new Minister of Education, Christian Tischner (CDU), supports a social media ban for under-16s, mirroring a recent Australian law; this sparked criticism from the Left party, who prioritize addressing teacher shortages and insufficient educational resources.
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48% Bias Score
Hundreds Missing in Saxony: Urgent Search and Recovery Efforts Underway
In early December 2024, 442 people were reported missing in Saxony, Germany, including 80 children and 224 adolescents; while most cases are resolved quickly, the high number highlights a significant issue, with some cases resulting in tragic deaths and complex recovery challenges.
Hundreds Missing in Saxony: Urgent Search and Recovery Efforts Underway
In early December 2024, 442 people were reported missing in Saxony, Germany, including 80 children and 224 adolescents; while most cases are resolved quickly, the high number highlights a significant issue, with some cases resulting in tragic deaths and complex recovery challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Cyberbullying Surge Among French Elementary School Children
A recent French study by e-Enfance reveals that 20% of elementary school children have experienced cyberbullying, a significant increase from 2023, with 67% of elementary students already on social media; 71% of parents are unaware of their children's online activities, creating unsupervised online ...
Cyberbullying Surge Among French Elementary School Children
A recent French study by e-Enfance reveals that 20% of elementary school children have experienced cyberbullying, a significant increase from 2023, with 67% of elementary students already on social media; 71% of parents are unaware of their children's online activities, creating unsupervised online ...
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56% Bias Score
Mass Chlorine Poisoning Hospitalizes 15 Children in Tobolsk
Fifteen children, including a three-month-old, were hospitalized in Tobolsk, Tyumen Oblast, after suffering chlorine poisoning at the Pandora water complex during an 11-year-old's birthday party; a criminal investigation is underway.
Mass Chlorine Poisoning Hospitalizes 15 Children in Tobolsk
Fifteen children, including a three-month-old, were hospitalized in Tobolsk, Tyumen Oblast, after suffering chlorine poisoning at the Pandora water complex during an 11-year-old's birthday party; a criminal investigation is underway.
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52% Bias Score
Nuna Recalls Nearly 609,000 Car Seats Due to Harness Issue
Nuna Baby Essentials recalled 608,911 Rava car seats due to a harness adjuster issue; seats manufactured between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023, are affected. Nuna offers free remedy kits to address the problem, which may cause children to not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of inju...
Nuna Recalls Nearly 609,000 Car Seats Due to Harness Issue
Nuna Baby Essentials recalled 608,911 Rava car seats due to a harness adjuster issue; seats manufactured between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023, are affected. Nuna offers free remedy kits to address the problem, which may cause children to not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of inju...
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12% Bias Score
Greece Launches National Strategy Against Child Internet Addiction
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a national strategy to combat internet addiction in minors, involving parental controls via a new Kids Wallet app (ready by spring), age verification, and collaboration with online platforms; a support website, parco.gov.gr, will offer guidance.
Greece Launches National Strategy Against Child Internet Addiction
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a national strategy to combat internet addiction in minors, involving parental controls via a new Kids Wallet app (ready by spring), age verification, and collaboration with online platforms; a support website, parco.gov.gr, will offer guidance.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey to Study International Social Media Age Limits, Plan Phased Implementation
Turkey's parliamentary Child Rights Subcommittee will travel to Japan, the UK, Norway, and possibly the US to study social media age limits, planning a phased approach starting at age 13, potentially rising to 16, and creating a new Turkish law based on their findings.
Turkey to Study International Social Media Age Limits, Plan Phased Implementation
Turkey's parliamentary Child Rights Subcommittee will travel to Japan, the UK, Norway, and possibly the US to study social media age limits, planning a phased approach starting at age 13, potentially rising to 16, and creating a new Turkish law based on their findings.
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52% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year After Teen Stabbing
Following a 14-year-old boy's fatal stabbing allegedly linked to a social media feud, Albania will ban TikTok for one year starting January 2024, a move Prime Minister Edi Rama says aims to curb online violence and bullying among children.
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year After Teen Stabbing
Following a 14-year-old boy's fatal stabbing allegedly linked to a social media feud, Albania will ban TikTok for one year starting January 2024, a move Prime Minister Edi Rama says aims to curb online violence and bullying among children.
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68% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Amid Concerns Over Violence
The Albanian government announced a year-long ban on TikTok starting next year, citing the platform's alleged role in inciting violence and bullying among children, particularly following the fatal stabbing of a teenager; the decision has sparked debate about freedom of expression and government reg...
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Amid Concerns Over Violence
The Albanian government announced a year-long ban on TikTok starting next year, citing the platform's alleged role in inciting violence and bullying among children, particularly following the fatal stabbing of a teenager; the decision has sparked debate about freedom of expression and government reg...
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56% Bias Score
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Following Teen Stabbing
Following a fatal stabbing allegedly linked to a TikTok dispute, Albania's government will shut down TikTok nationwide for one year, citing concerns over violence and bullying among children, despite TikTok's denial of involvement; the ban's effectiveness and impact on freedom of speech remain to be...
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Following Teen Stabbing
Following a fatal stabbing allegedly linked to a TikTok dispute, Albania's government will shut down TikTok nationwide for one year, citing concerns over violence and bullying among children, despite TikTok's denial of involvement; the ban's effectiveness and impact on freedom of speech remain to be...
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48% Bias Score
Mother Jailed for Seven Years After Baby Drowns in Bath
A mother in County Durham, England, was jailed for seven years after her seven-month-old son drowned in the bath while she played a game on her phone; the unstable bath seat contributed, but the prolonged unsupervised period was a crucial factor.
Mother Jailed for Seven Years After Baby Drowns in Bath
A mother in County Durham, England, was jailed for seven years after her seven-month-old son drowned in the bath while she played a game on her phone; the unstable bath seat contributed, but the prolonged unsupervised period was a crucial factor.
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56% Bias Score