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T'rkiye passes bill to ban social media for children aged under 15
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (201+ words) The Grand National Assembly of T'rkiye has approved a wide-ranging legislative package amending the Social Services Law and several other laws, introducing major changes to maternity leave, social assistance, digital regulation, and child welfare policies, Azer NEWS reports. The legislation…...
Leyla Aliyeva launches Social-Emotional Learning Program for children in care [PHOTOS]
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (212+ words) A social-emotional learning program is being implemented for children living in residential social service institutions at the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, Azer NEWS reports. The…...
UNESCO launches large-scale emergency program in Gaza
1+ week, 5+ day ago (209+ words) UNESCO has announced the launch of an extensive emergency program in Gaza, designed to address the severe damages caused by the ongoing conflict in the region, Azer NEWS reports. The program includes a significant investment of $5. 7 million dedicated to the…...
One in five Australian teens still use social media after ban
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) A fifth of Australian teenagers under the age of 16 are still using social media two months after the country introduced a ban on access to these platforms for minors, Azer NEWS reports. This situation has raised questions about the effectiveness…...
President Ilham Aliyev signs decree on measures to protect children from harmful content and influences in digital environment
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (247+ words) President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree on measures to protect children from harmful content and influences in the digital environment, Azer NEWS reports. The decree says the following: These new requirements ensure the safety…...
Poland plans to ban social networks for under-15s
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (234+ words) Poland is advancing a new bill that would ban social media use for children under the age of 15, Azer NEWS reports. According to the government, the legislation would impose fines on social media companies if their platforms remain accessible to…...
National karate fighter wins gold at Karate1 Youth League
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (197+ words) The athlete, who competed in the 52-kilogram weight category, won a gold medal. She rose to the highest step of the podium in the U-14 age category. The 2026 Karate Youth League-1 took place in Fujairah, bringing together thousands of young karatekas,…...
Milan park mirrors Olympic spirit: Visitors reflect on true meaning of sport
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (239+ words) Milan, the host city for the upcoming Olympic Games, has launched an unusual public art initiative inviting visitors to contemplate the deeper meaning of sport, Azer NEWS reports via abc NEWS. Titled "Together to Reflect, the project takes the form…...
Nakhchivan Youth Chess Championship concludes, winners qualify for national stage [PHOTOS]
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (200+ words) The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Chess Championship for players aged 8 to 18 concluded on 7 February at the Nakhchivan Children's and Youth Chess School, following five days of competition. Azer NEWS reports that the tournament was initiated by the Azerbaijan Chess Federation and…...
Finland bans social media for under-15s
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (130+ words) The Finnish government is preparing to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, Azernews reports. According to the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, the announcement was made on Wednesday by Finland's Prime Minister, Petteri Orpo. "I am very concerned…...