According to Politico, an EU application designed to verify user age without disclosing personal data, intended to protect minors, has been found to be easily hackable, failing both its stated purposes.

Albanian police reacted to a video circulating on social media claiming suspicious women were communicating with minors in Tirana, stating there is no danger to children and identifying two Iranian nationals.

The Danish retail chain Normal, which is rapidly expanding with over 150 stores in Sweden, is facing accusations of exploiting minors in its retail outlets.

Two serious incidents involving minors on scooters occurred in Radom and its vicinity over two days, with one accident involving a 14-year-old who was intoxicated.

A survivor testified that minors were present at the 'Puls' disco, which she had frequented since age 17-18, and that the party continued despite their presence.

Uzbekistan has tightened its laws concerning child sexual abuse materials, aiming to enhance protection for minors and combat related offenses.

A 46-year-old man was arrested in Holargos, Greece, on child pornography charges. He is accused of organizing cycling excursions for minors and posting photos from these trips online.

As the warm season approaches, the search for seasonal workers is intensifying in Lithuania, with market experts noting a decrease in temporary job advertisements abroad and very few offers targeted at minors.

Police are investigating a car crash in Nicosia involving seven minors, after a 16-year-old driver reportedly lost control of their father's company car.

A bar owner on an unspecified island has been arrested on charges of serving alcoholic beverages to minors.

Data from Turkey's Justice Minister reveals that 72% of minors entering the criminal justice system are repeat offenders, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the system.

El Salvador has passed a new law authorizing life imprisonment for minors, with the provision applying to children as young as 12 years old.

Following a government announcement regarding a potential ban on social media use for minors under 15, discussions have intensified on the best ways to protect children online, prompting the release of a practical guide for parents.

Four minor boys have been charged in connection with a building fire in Stjørdal, Norway, which rendered the building uninhabitable.

A programmatic agreement between Guardiola and Vox in Extremadura, Spain, includes measures such as eliminating 50% of subsidies to unions and businesses, and restrictions on unaccompanied minors ("menas") and burkas in public.

A mother of one of the minors allegedly involved in the vandalism and looting of a school complex in Glyfada, Greece, has been brought before the prosecutor. The mayor stated that those responsible would be held accountable for the damage.

Paul Edison Tan has been sentenced to jail and caning for molesting a 10-year-old girl in a cinema, with the court noting his history of offenses involving minors.

A powerful fire that engulfed a 12-story building near QSUT in Tirana, destroying dozens of apartments, is suspected to have been caused by the carelessness of several minors, according to security camera footage.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has signed reforms that allow for life prison sentences for individuals as young as 12, applicable to those convicted of serious crimes such as homicide, femicide, rape, and gang membership.

The number of violations under the 'Safer Cities' campaign in Calabarzon, Philippines, has dropped by half in a week, with minors violating curfew hours and public drinking/smoking being the most common infractions.

Miller said the government was 'very seriously' looking at the idea

Italy is exploring new initiatives for young people's supplementary pensions, including fiscal advantages and pension bonuses for minors. Pilot programs are reportedly underway in regions like Trentino and Friuli.

A new report indicates that 4.5 million Italians engage in binge drinking, with 79,000 of them being under the age of 18. In 2024, 36 million Italians, representing 77% of men and 57% of women, consumed alcohol.

The Lithuanian government has approved amendments to a law that would prohibit the sale of non-alcoholic beer, cider, and wine to minors. The initiative aims to promote children's health and reduce the development of alcohol consumption habits.

Authorities in Amravati, India, demolished the residence of a 19-year-old accused in a cyber-enabled sexual exploitation and blackmail case involving minors.

Police in Lithuania have received reports of alleged violence against minors in Vilnius and the Kelmė district.

A man named Mohammad Ayaz has been arrested in Maharashtra, India, for allegedly luring 180 minor girls into a "love trap," taking them to Mumbai and Pune, and filming obscene videos of them.

Kendry Chourio, an ace for the Fireflies, had an outstanding performance this week in the minor leagues, showcasing his talent on the mound.

A 40-year-old man is facing trial in Germany after he solicited sexual acts from individuals he believed were twelve-year-olds, but who were actually German investigators.

A Romanian press organization, BRAT, has sent its perspective to Parliament regarding gambling laws, supporting the protection of minors but requesting non-discriminatory legislation.

New rules on AI set to protect minors  China Daily

A new study reveals that over 60% of minors in Australia are still using social media, four months after a ban was implemented.

The Asokore Mampong Municipal Assembly in Ghana's Ashanti Region has banned minors and foreigners from operating ‘Adedeta’ tricycles as part of efforts to restore discipline and improve road safety within the municipality.

The use of firecrackers during Easter celebrations in Greece has once again led to serious injuries among minors, with five hospitalized and one suffering an amputation.

A study in Australia reveals that over 60% of minors continue to use social media platforms, despite existing bans or restrictions on their access.

Police in Dolenjska were informed that several minors disturbed public order and attacked a man, allegedly a school janitor, in Novo mesto, with the victim requiring medical attention and the four suspects later apprehended.

A journalistic investigation uncovered systemic failures in the protection of minors on Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms, leading to instances of child trafficking. The findings resulted in a significant fine for the technology giant.

A shocking and previously undisclosed incident involving two young men and a 13-year-old girl has been reported in Vilnius, raising concerns about the circumstances and lack of intervention.

A Texas teacher has received probation and a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to having sexual relationships with two boys under the age of 17.

A coach of a women's football team has been charged with the rape of minors. The serious allegations have sent shockwaves through the sports community.

A new POLITICO European Pulse survey reveals that a vast majority of European citizens, three out of four, support imposing age limits for minors using social media, with the poll conducted across six major EU countries.

Austrian SPÖ leader Andreas Babler is advocating for permanent residency for Nigerian siblings Joseph and Victoria, who arrived as unaccompanied minors, have graduated, and are now pursuing studies and training, arguing they are integrated into society.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to address concerns about potential congestion in Bahay Pag-asa facilities as they enforce stricter curfews for minors.

A court in Denmark has sentenced an individual to eight years in prison in an extensive case involving the abuse and rape of minors.

The number of minors caught retrieving smuggled drugs from containers in the Netherlands has significantly increased, with teenagers making up a growing percentage of arrested drug couriers.

Sam Bateman, a self-proclaimed prophet, convinced 23 women, nine of whom were minors, to worship his methods and obey his every word, even considering Queen Elizabeth II as a potential wife.

A suspect has been detained in Portugal, indicted for 14 counts of child sexual abuse, 14 counts of aggravated child pornography, and one count of child enticement for sexual purposes.

Croatian police have launched a criminal investigation against a 34-year-old priest from the Gospic-Senj Diocese following reports of sexual harassment involving minors.

A former BBC presenter, previously involved in a series of sexual crimes against minors, has been re-imprisoned for violating restrictions by meeting a teenager.

Police in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, are investigating a 25-year-old Italian citizen suspected of physically assaulting two minor girls. Authorities are also looking into his potential involvement in other criminal acts.

Authorities in Tashkent have uncovered illegal religious classes being conducted for minors, prompting an investigation into the matter.

Approximately 100 minors allegedly broke into a Bay Area theater to hold a booze-fueled party.

Three minors, Aleksandre Gabashvili, Giorgi Rikadze, and Demetre Chikovani, have been found guilty and sentenced to multiple years in prison for the high-profile murder of 28-year-old teacher Giga Avaliani in Georgia.

Regional governments led by the PP party in Spain boycotted a sectoral meeting with Sira Rego to discuss care places for foreign minors, drawing criticism for allegedly obstructing child policies.

Residents of Heraklion, Crete, have reported that groups of minors are throwing Molotov cocktails in the courtyard of Saint Barbara's Church, causing distress among the local community.

New accusations against Michael Jackson involving minors have surfaced, accompanied by a previously unseen photo of him with a 9-year-old boy.

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are seeking to implement what could be the country's most restrictive social media ban, requiring platforms to install rigorous age-verification systems to prevent children under 14 from accessing their services.

Two minors massively exceeded the speed limit during a car chase, which ended with their BMW crashing into a concrete pole and being a total loss.

A growing scam dubbed 'Mena-Erasmus' is concerning Spanish authorities, where minors from affluent families in Morocco and Algeria exploit Spain's protection system as an illegal entry route, arriving with designer items and a rehearsed story.

Scooter insurance in the Netherlands has surged sharply in recent years, pushing annual costs for minors close to 1,200 euros and significantly widening the gap with adult premiums.

Police in Thessaloniki have arrested a 15-year-old girl following an attack on three other minors, aged 13 and 14, in the Evosmos area.

Police conducted controls in Skopje and Ohrid, North Macedonia, finding minors consuming alcohol in catering establishments. During the measures, police officers were verbally assaulted by two individuals from Ohrid, with appropriate submissions to follow after full documentation of the case.

Michel Bey investigates the appalling conditions of France's former correctional facilities for minors, known as 'preservation schools,' after discovering his mother, Cécile, was held in one.

Three minor boys were arrested in Bovenkarspel, Noord-Holland, following a filmed assault in a playground where a victim was forced to his knees, made to apologize, and then beaten.

Incibe has detected control failures in a school that permitted minors to access pornographic content, highlighting the obligation of educational centers to protect students from inappropriate material.

A serious incident occurred Friday night at a stadium in Chrysoupoli, Peristeri, where a man pulled out a gun and fired shots into the air while minors were present.

Police in Rotterdam have arrested four teenagers, aged 14 to 16, in connection with the severe assault of a 16-year-old boy from the city. The minors are suspected of public violence.

Latvian State Police have forwarded a criminal case to prosecutors, proposing charges against three individuals—two Latvian and one Ukrainian citizen—for human trafficking, alleging they recruited and exploited minors under the guise of a charity fund.

The PAN party in the Azores is demanding accountability regarding public funding for bullfighting events on Terceira island, questioning actions directed at minors and the implementation of new regulations.

Three underage individuals are facing charges of attempted murder for stabbing a teenage boy in Mäntymäki, Turku, in February, an incident reportedly linked to youth drug deals, with the trial beginning on Monday.

Police resources were deployed to follow a car with two minors after receiving multiple reports of dangerous driving. A 14-year-old was found behind the wheel and subsequently stopped.

Six minors have been apprehended in Outer Delhi days after a 19-year-old tempo driver was fatally stabbed. The arrests are part of the ongoing investigation into the murder.

Anton M. (63), a club president, is facing trial in Biel, Switzerland, for alleged sexual offenses involving children, despite a prior court order prohibiting his contact with minors.

A Maharashtra man has been accused of exploiting minors, leading to the suspension of one police official and two constables who were seen celebrating his birthday.

A car driven by a 16-year-old overturned on Kantaras Avenue in Pallouriotissa, Nicosia, resulting in the hospitalization of four teenagers. Six other minors were passengers in the vehicle.

Police in Telenești, Moldova, and Vilnius, Lithuania, are actively searching for several missing minors and young adults. The individuals reportedly left their homes and have not returned, with some having their phones turned off.

Croatia has prohibited the sale of energy drinks to minors, with police set to enforce the ban. The new regulations also include mandatory registration numbers for short-term rental providers.

The owner of an industrial cannabis product vending machine in Thessaloniki has been arrested. The arrest occurred because the machine allegedly sold products without age verification, making them accessible to minors.

The Italian region of Emilia-Romagna has allocated 758,000 euros to fund five new vocational training projects targeting 98 unaccompanied foreign minors.

An article argues that protecting children from social media's influence is a legal and moral imperative, suggesting other governments should follow Spain's lead in regulating digital platforms for minors.

European leaders, including Greek PM Mitsotakis, held a teleconference to discuss protecting minors online and establishing a pan-European age limit for social media access.

An investigation is underway in Fürstenwalde, Germany, concerning a group of minors who allegedly abused two girls, with police stating that both the perpetrators and victims are underage and known to each other.

Despite legal prohibitions on selling nicotine products to minors and online, children in Moldova can readily purchase e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. Authorities are criticized for allegedly changing and violating laws in the interest of the industry.

A study by the Verwey-Jonker Institute found that over two-thirds of young adults have been exposed to violent pornographic images, often while still minors. The research was conducted for a children's rights organization.

A study in South Korea found that over one-third of underage social media users have been asked by strangers to exchange photos, videos, or engage in video calls, prompting calls for stronger platform responsibility.

El Salvador plans to implement life sentences for minors convicted of serious crimes. This policy change reflects a toughening stance on juvenile crime within the country's legal system.

A financial dispute between two friends led to the discovery of a child abuse case involving minors in Amaravati. Videos of the abuse began circulating, prompting locals to demand an investigation and strong action against those involved.

A man has been arrested for allegedly offering up to 2,800 euros to minors in exchange for nude photographs and videos, reportedly contacting the girls by simulating job offers.

Andhra Pradesh plans to implement 'age tokens' through DigiLocker to regulate children's access and use of social media platforms, aiming to enhance online safety for minors.

A new draft law in Dubai proposes to hold parents accountable for the misuse of e-scooters by minors, according to Emarat Al Youm.

Romania's National Office for Gambling (ONJN) faces significant challenges with fewer than 70 inspectors nationwide tasked with overseeing 45,000 authorized gambling machines and ensuring compliance with regulations, including the prohibition of minors.

Ten minors arrested for serious offenses in Belgium were reportedly released due to a critical lack of space in the country's Public Youth Protection Institutions (IPPJ). This situation highlights the severe overcrowding issues facing youth detention centers.

Police are investigating incidents in Savica where minors have been filmed throwing eggs and other objects at moving cars. The perpetrators reportedly deleted their social media profiles after the incidents.

The controversy surrounding streamer Sykkuno has evolved after Hemomal clarified that her allegations do not involve minors, correcting widespread online assumptions. Her claims now focus on emotional manipulation and cheating within personal relationships.

Kakao has rolled out a new parental control feature on its KakaoTalk messenger, allowing guardians to set detailed usage limits for their underage children directly within the app.

Ο διάσημος τραγουδιστής Ρόμπι Γουίλιαμς ανήρτησε βίντεο στο οποίο εκφράζει την υποστήριξή του στην απαγόρευση πρόσβασης ανηλίκων στα social media.

A new incident of extreme youth violence has caused distress on a Cycladic island in Greece, where minors brutally attacked a peer until unconsciousness, reportedly filming the assault.

A child, approximately twelve years old, was fatally shot in the head in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France. Two minors have been apprehended in connection with the incident.

Several countries are considering or implementing age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, sparking a debate on their effectiveness in protecting children online.

Police in Skopje have arrested four individuals, including two minors, for robbery in the City Park. The suspects allegedly used a knife to threaten and steal money from several minors near a fountain.

Morocco's consumer protection observatory is advocating for authorities to prohibit the sale of energy drinks to individuals under 18. This call comes amidst increasing consumption among adolescents and growing concerns over associated health risks.

This article provides an update on the life of cult leader Warren Jeffs, who remains in prison nearly two decades after his arrest for sexually assaulting minors.

Afghan minors are facing a severe malnutrition crisis, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts that have cut off vital supply routes. The humanitarian situation is dire, with many children trapped and unable to access necessary food and aid.

A shocking report in Marseille has exposed organized crime networks recruiting minors for criminal activities with high payments, coinciding with a visit from the French Interior Minister.

A leisure center animator in Toulouse, France, has been charged with rape and assault of minors after a six-year-old girl's testimony led to an investigation, revealing further allegations from other young boys.

In 2025, 207 minors were convicted in Turkey on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan or the government, under laws that critics argue restrict freedom of expression, with 309 minors having been prosecuted.

A new law has come into effect in Germany, prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide to minors and making it more difficult to obtain so-called K.O. drops.

Three minors have been arrested in connection with the vandalism of nine classrooms at a primary school in Roodt/Syr, Luxembourg, over the Easter weekend.

A new survey indicates that three out of four European citizens believe governments should establish a minimum age for minors to use social media platforms.

The Portuguese government approved an increase in the funeral subsidy for minors and individuals with disabilities or incapacities to 1611 euros, up from the previous 258 euros.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that after blocking minors from social media, the government will next focus on regulating video games and online gambling.

Instagram is introducing new content filters for users under 18 in Italy, allowing for content blocking similar to age restrictions in films, with additional parental control options.

Police detained almost 100 minors after they broke into a Bay Area theater to host a booze-fueled party, awaiting their parents for pickup.

Νέα ανάρτηση για την απαγόρευση στα social media έκανε ο Κυριακός Μητσοτάκης, δημοσιεύοντας απόσπασμα από τη χθεσινή, τηλεοπτική του συνέντευξη στο CNN.

Two minors in Mexico tied up, abused, and hanged their 15-year-old friend while filming the act, with their sentencing causing widespread outrage.

Judge Boasberg is weighing whether to curb the FTC's demand for data related to transgender minors' treatments, following a heated court clash. The FTC launched an investigation into medical groups providing these treatments, which the groups claim is retaliatory and unconstitutional.

The Anar Foundation reports saving 18 children and adolescents from suicide every day, as requests for help from minors continue to rise. The foundation highlights the significant harm caused by the misuse of technology among young people.

Police in Elda arrested ten people, including two minors, from a family accused of enslaving a man to traffic drugs in Alicante in exchange for substances.

An investigation by The Guardian revealed how child sex traffickers exploited Facebook and Instagram to target and abuse minors, with the findings later cited in a US court case. The report highlights the platforms' role in facilitating such crimes.

Latvian painter and former art academy lecturer Pēteris Postažs has been sentenced to ten years in prison for sexual abuse committed against young girls over 30 years ago. The Riga Regional Court delivered the verdict.

Police in Biržai, Lithuania, apprehended three young individuals, two of whom were minors, and found drugs, including marijuana, in their possession.

Authorities in Greece have been alerted to the disappearance of a 17-year-old from a shelter for unaccompanied minors in Polygyros, Halkidiki.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has implemented a new policy banning minors from Metro Manila streets after 10 p.m. It also prohibits public drinking and gambling at night, with exceptions for permitted community events.

A new incident of violence among minors occurred in Evosmos square, Thessaloniki, where teenage girls engaged in a fight, resulting in one 15-year-old being arrested and three hospitalized.

One person was stabbed and 13 individuals were arrested following a group altercation at the El Coll-La Teixonera metro station in Barcelona. Six of those arrested are minors, and the victim was hospitalized.

Cyprus police arrested six people, including four minors, during intensified checks related to Easter bonfires, seizing dozens of fireworks, offensive weapons, and drugs across the island.

Police in central Athens arrested three minors for violating fireworks legislation and seized 794 firecrackers following an investigation into information regarding their distribution.

Authorities in the Vilnius district of Lithuania have received multiple reports concerning cases of violence against minors.

China has introduced new regulations concerning digital humans and has also moved to ban addictive online services specifically targeting children. These measures aim to control emerging technologies and protect minors online.

A man identified as S.M. (2000) has been arrested in Niš, Serbia, on suspicion of abusing and torturing a 32-year-old woman, as well as stealing a mobile phone and money from minors.

Refinitiv, a data provider owned by the London Stock Exchange Group, will remove profiles of politicians' grandchildren. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by minors who were listed as relatives of "politically exposed persons."

Police in Skopje, North Macedonia, are conducting preventive and periodic searches of students in high schools. The initiative aims to prevent "deviant phenomena" and detect the presence of narcotics and weapons among minors.

Mentzen's political party has been targeted by hackers for the third time, resulting in the leak of data belonging to members and sympathizers, including minors.

Deputy Health Minister Marios Themistokleous addressed several critical issues, including the waiver of parliamentary immunity, restrictions on social media for minors, and the recruitment of 8,000 personnel for the National Health System (ESY).

Two minors were involved in a motorcycle accident in the Radovish area, with a 13-year-old sustaining severe injuries and a 12-year-old suffering bodily injuries. Both were treated at local medical facilities, and an investigation is underway.

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a parent taking a child's custody by force is not illegal unless a law is violated, noting that minors over five years old had been residing with the father.

Portugal's Ministry of Finance is advancing a proposal to exempt financial compensation for victims of sexual abuse against minors and vulnerable adults from taxation.

The Greek government is being questioned on measures it intends to take to ensure the mandatory and substantive hearing of minors in all judicial proceedings concerning them.

El Salvador's President Bukele has extended life sentences to minors aged 12 and older for serious crimes such as homicide, femicide, rape, and gang membership.

Three individuals convicted of murder while still minors are seeking new appeals following a 2024 change in Irish law. The new legislation removed the mandatory life sentence rule for those who turn 18 before their court process concludes.

In its first year, an innovative age verification technology to prevent the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to minors has been successfully implemented across Croatia's iNovine kiosk network, performing over 41,000 age checks.

Following the Greek government's announcement of an impending ban on social media for minors under 15, a practical guide for parents on how to keep their children safe online has been published.

Miami Catholic Charities lost an $11 million contract from the Trump administration to provide care for migrant children, with the administration citing a drop in illegal immigration and fewer unaccompanied minors.

Organized crime groups are reportedly recruiting minors to film scenes of torture and assassinations, using these videos to intimidate rivals and demonstrate completed tasks.

Police in Obrenovac will file criminal charges against two minors suspected of causing a fire on April 10 that destroyed a mill building.

The owner of a children's welfare home in Batu Caves has pleaded not guilty in separate court proceedings to charges of abusing four minors and operating an unregistered center.

A 19-year-old in Maharashtra has been arrested for sexually abusing and blackmailing minors, with authorities demolishing part of his family home as police investigate over 100 videos and identify eight survivors.

Two minor siblings were transported to a Health Center in Kato Achaia, Greece, after an incident of intoxication. This event adds to a series of similar incidents involving minors reported in the region during the Easter holiday period.

Following the implementation of a sales ban on nitrous oxide to minors, Germany has conducted its first major raid against illegal sales in Frankfurt. Over 200 kilograms of the substance were seized during the operation.

A French parliamentary fact-finding mission is advocating for a new penal reform that would make crimes against minors imprescriptible, citing the scale of violence against children revealed by various cases and testimonies.

Bulldozer action against a man accused of sexually assaulting minors in Maharashtra.

A heated debate has erupted in Austria over the planned 'care from day one' for unaccompanied minors, with questions arising whether it's about better child protection or a political shifting of responsibility between federal and state governments.

The Danish wish list app Ønskeskyen has raised its age limit after facing criticism that the platform was being used by children. The company stated the app was not originally intended for minors.

A Portuguese article discusses a controversy surrounding Law 15/2024, which critics claim opens the door to irreversible medical experimentation on minors by criminalizing 'prudence,' refuting narratives about 'conversion therapies' for children.

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to convene a call with European Union leaders to discuss the potential implementation of a ban on social media access for minors.

The Road Safety Agency has issued an appeal for strict adherence to regulations concerning the organized transport of children. This call emphasizes the importance of safety protocols for minors in transit.

A recently surfaced video has caused shock, depicting a brutal attack by minors on Ios island in the summer of 2024, where a young man was severely beaten and left unconscious.

China has introduced new regulations concerning artificial intelligence, specifically designed to protect minors from potential harms.

Colombia's Ombudsman's Office reported that at least 14 people, including two minors, were killed in two separate incidents involving illegal armed groups in the northern part of the country.

A 12-year-old boy died on Monday after being shot in the head, leading to the arrest of two minors in connection with the incident.

Two minors were injured by firecracker explosions in the Amaliada area of Ilia, Greece. An underage individual and their father were arrested in connection with one incident.

Law experts and jurisprudence advise on how individuals can protect their rights amidst the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) 'Safer Metro Manila Plan,' emphasizing that arrests should not occur for fine-only violations or curfew breaches by minors.

A group of young people physically assaulted a school caretaker, who was subsequently hospitalized. Police detained four minor suspects, finding illegal drugs on one of them.

Šeštadienį pareigūnai sulaukė trijų pranešimų apie smurtą patyrusius nepilnamečius Vilniaus mieste ir rajone.

Two minors, aged 17 and 16, in Negotino, North Macedonia, were detained by police after they were observed swallowing a white lumpy substance upon the officers' arrival.

Starting May 1st, new regulations for e-scooters in Austria will require vehicles to be equipped with turn signals and mandate helmet use for riders under 16 years old, though many existing scooters may not be retrofittable.

The community of Villanueva de la Cañada remains in shock after the murder of an 11-year-old boy, with new details revealing the killer had a list of other minors he intended to attack.

A Politico survey reveals that a significant majority of Europeans support banning social media for minors, with three out of four respondents calling for age limits. Half of those surveyed believe the age restriction should be set at 16.

China has introduced interim measures to regulate AI anthropomorphic services, specifically prohibiting virtual companion services for minors.

MANILA, Philippines — Consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines warned that banning social media for minors may “displace” harm instead of reducing it. “Blanket bans treat all platforms and all forms of use as inherently harmful,” CitizenWatch Philippines co-convenor and former Quezon City 6th District Rep. Kit Belmonte said in a statement on Friday. “This ignores

Prostitution of minors in France has risen by up 43 percent over the last four years, according to official figures published Friday.

A CBS report found that one in five individuals arrested for retrieving smuggled drugs from containers in Dutch ports in 2023 were minors, highlighting a concerning trend.

A national observatory reported that 704 minors were identified as victims of prostitution last year, indicating a continuing and alarming trend in France.

Greece has taken steps to protect minors by introducing a new ban that prohibits children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms.

A man was sentenced to 40 days in prison and issued a protective order for disturbing and stalking minors, after beating and threatening his son and insulting his daughter.

After Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Mormon group FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints), was sentenced to life imprisonment for sexual assault on minors, in the Short community...

Three minors received multi-year prison sentences for the fatal beating of 28-year-old tutor Giga Avaliani in Tbilisi, Georgia, an October 2025 case that attracted significant attention.

Zagreb police have concluded an investigation into two minors suspected of inflicting severe bodily injury on another minor who was beaten with hands and feet.

Greece has joined other nations in implementing legislation to control how minors use social media platforms.

Strong winds in Thessaloniki led to several fallen trees across the city, resulting in two minors sustaining abrasions to their hands.

The Spanish government will continue its plan for distributing migrant minors for another year, despite the absence of PP-led autonomous communities from the Sectoral Conference where updated available places were to be presented due to lack of quorum.

The Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV) reported an 85% rise in sexual crimes against minors between 2022 and 2025, with family members being the predominant perpetrators.

Discussions are underway regarding various options to ensure minors' online safety, moving beyond Australia's proposed social media ban.

A Prague municipal court has handed down non-final sentences of seven, six, and five years in prison to three underage youths for the attempted murder of a homeless man last year.

A discussion is underway in the Philippines regarding the Department of Interior and Local Government's (DILG) actual power to impose curfews on minors, referencing a 2017 Supreme Court case that allowed only curfew ordinances with extensive exemptions.

An investigation has been launched by the prosecutor's office in Thessaloniki, Greece, into automatic cannabis product vending machines, focusing on their legality and the protection of minors.

Three minors, aged 15 and 16, were arrested in central Athens on Friday evening for distributing firecrackers in anticipation of Easter celebrations.

In 2025, Montenegrin prosecutors handled cases involving 1,111 minors, marking a sharp increase in reported juvenile offenders compared to previous years. Most offenses involved violence, with children frequently being victims of domestic and sexual violence.

The UK Home Office has detained 76 children whose ages are disputed, placing them in adult detention centers under a new scheme since September. Concerns have been raised about the welfare of these minors from conflict zones.

A scrap dealer was killed over Rs 400 in Northeast Delhi, leading to the detention of three minors in connection with the incident. Police are investigating the circumstances of the murder.

The Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms has launched an investigation into the actions of state institutions following an accident at Verige, citing repeated communication failures that negatively impact minors in the social system.

A 17-year-old, wanted for allegedly abusing a 10-year-old in Gjirokastër in the presence of two other minors, has been arrested in Kakavijë, Albania.