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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a ban on social media for children under 15, set to begin next year, and plans to urge other European nations to adopt similar regulations, while Serbia is preparing legislation to ban mobile phones in schools.
Social media ban to affect Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat eKathimerini.com
The head of Marks & Spencer has issued a warning about a rise in increasingly 'brazen' criminal activity, citing incidents like teenage 'link-ups' organized via social media apps such as TikTok and Snapchat.
Snapchat has launched its first-ever awards show, 'The Snappys,' celebrating creators from its Santa Monica headquarters, with Kylie Jenner and David Dobrik among the initial winners.
Snap Inc. shares have gained following reports that activist investor Irenic has acquired and formally disclosed a stake in the company, proposing value-boosting measures and strategic changes to boost valuation, including closing the Specs division and replacing over a fifth of Snap's workforce with artificial intelligence.
Following a three-week experiment where children abstained from their smartphones, devices have been reactivated, marking a return to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.
Major technology companies like Google and Meta are facing intense scrutiny and legal challenges, drawing parallels to the tobacco industry, as US court verdicts, including a recent jury finding Meta and YouTube liable for harming children, trigger a domino effect of lawsuits in 30 American states and cause Meta's stock to plunge, experiencing its worst day in nearly a year.
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Snapchat due to concerns over child safety, while also addressing four pornographic websites for failing to prevent minors from accessing adult content.
The social media application Snapchat is reportedly under investigation to determine if it adequately addresses risks to children.
The European Parliament has voted in favor of tightening migration policy, including the establishment of 'return hubs' outside the European Union, a move that has drawn criticism from human rights groups and includes greater sanctions for rejected asylum seekers.
Norwegian influencer Nora Haukland took to Snapchat on Wednesday evening to express her frustration with the press, stating her intention to pursue legal action.
Despite a ban, one in five Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, according to recent reports.
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban The Straits Times
The awards show is set for March 31, with stand-up comedian, actor & impressionist Matt Friend as host.
A 25-year-old individual has been charged with sextortion involving 43 girls across Snapchat and TikTok. The charges highlight a significant case of online exploitation targeting minors.
Police arrest Hayford over viral obscene videos posted on Snapchat Graphic Online
A primary school principal in Belfast has urged parents to be vigilant after a predator, posing as a child, groomed a pupil on Snapchat.
Snapchat is set to host its first-ever awards event, 'The Snappys', celebrating content creators on its platform.
Anthony Quigley, a sex offender from Cork, Ireland, sent a Snapchat message to a schoolgirl within three hours of his release from prison, having previously described Snapchat as a 'safe haven for paedophiles' to gardaí.
An investigation has been launched in Lyon, France, after violent videos depicting house fires and shootings, possibly linked to gang rivalries, were circulated on Snapchat.
A father near Nice, France, tracked down a 36-year-old man who had been exchanging inappropriate messages with his 12-year-old daughter on Snapchat, leading to the child attempting suicide.
Snapchat's premium subscription service, Snapchat+, has surpassed 25 million subscribers, contributing significantly to the company's direct revenue, which now stands at a $1 billion annual recurring rate.
Snap is set to introduce creator subscriptions, entering a competitive market already populated by platforms like Patreon, Substack, OnlyFans, YouTube, and Instagram.
In the letter, the Prime Minister calls for a unified European framework by the end of 2026, which will complement and strengthen the necessary national initiatives The post Letter from Mitsotakis to…
An investigation has been opened by gendarmes after several sexual images involving students and adults were reportedly circulated on a Snapchat group, causing concern at a college near Cannes in Mandelieu-la-Napoule.
The mother of Bianca Devins, murdered seven years ago, is fighting to remove images of her daughter's mutilated body that continue to circulate on social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, describing it as "psychological terrorism."
Australia is investigating Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat for alleged violations of a ban on users under 16 years old. The government is threatening lawsuits due to systemic failures in enforcing age verification and compliance with the law.
Australia's eSafety commissioner is actively investigating major social media companies for potential non-compliance with the ban on users under 16, with authorities examining possible violations and preparing for potential court action.
Two separate cases of youth violence in the Netherlands, linked to Snapchat and social media, have resulted in assaults, threats, and ongoing fear for two families, prompting police investigations.
Italy's competition regulator, AGCM, has opened two investigations against LVMH-owned Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics, probing alleged unfair commercial practices and 'insidious' social media marketing encouraging young girls to purchase skincare products.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new policy reinstating gender testing and effectively preventing transgender women from competing in women's Olympic events by limiting participation to 'biological females' ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The European Union has issued warnings to pornographic websites regarding access by minors and has initiated a probe into Snapchat over similar concerns.
Snapchat is under investigation by the EU under the Digital Services Act for alleged failures to prevent child grooming and the sale of illegal goods on its platform.
A 20-year-old woman, Promise Yayra Asamani, has been arrested by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP's) Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team for allegedly publishing false news that branded an Uber…
Laken Snelling's Snapchat could hold the key to prosecutors securing a conviction in their manslaughter case against her. Local news station WKYT-TV obtained Snelling's full case file ... and, in it, cops asked a judge to sign off on a warrant for…
At least seventy minors, aged 13 to 17, were scammed through Snapchat advertisements that lured them into buying expensive mobile phones for 5 euros, unknowingly signing up for phone subscriptions.
The latest craze among creator platforms? Inventing their own awards shows to honor the most popular and creative people cranking out content on their apps.
A 25-year-old man has been charged in Denmark for allegedly subjecting 43 girls to sextortion on Snapchat and TikTok.
Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images Meta hired the engineers behind the vibe-coding app Gizmo. The app lets people use AI to create and share interactive content, like mini apps or games. The team from Gizmo's parent company, Atma Sciences Inc., has joined Meta's Superintelligence Labs unit. Meta recently hired the team of engineers behind Gizmo, a buzzy AI startup founded by ex-Snapchat staffers. A spokesperson for Meta confirmed that the team joined Meta earlier this year. The company...
A father tracked down the man who had been conversing with his 12-year-old daughter on Snapchat and demanding intimate photos. The predator was sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term, with the court citing altered discernment.
Serbian influencer Zorana Jovanović, better known as Zorannah, married Miami FC goalkeeper Eloy Room. He shared this news on his Snapchat profile.
Police and schools have urged parents to check their children’s social media after the trend spread across TikTok and Snapchat
Snapchat is launching its first-ever awards show, 'The Snappys,' hosted by Matt Friend on March 31, with DJ Khaled receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Police footage captured a dramatic river rescue in Durham after a young man became separated from his friends during a night out earlier in February.
The Metropolitan Police are intensifying efforts to combat gangs recruiting children via Snapchat to steal phones, deploying drones, e-bikes, and live facial recognition.
London police are utilizing drones and ebikes to target criminal gangs that recruit children via Snapchat to steal iPhones, offering cash rewards.
A proposed ban would prevent children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, though messaging platforms would be exempt.
Australian authorities are dissatisfied with how social media platforms prevent access for children under 16 and are threatening five networks, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, with investigation for insufficient age verification.
Australia has stated that major social media platforms, including Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, are not fully complying with regulations regarding child account bans.
Activist investor Irenic Capital has revealed a stake in Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., and is advocating for strategic changes to boost the company's valuation.
A young driver who was using Snapchat on her phone when she caused a severe crash, leaving a pedestrian with life-changing brain injuries, has been prohibited from working as a social care worker.
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Snapchat to assess whether the platform complies with online safety, privacy, and child protection regulations.
A doctor has voiced strong criticism against Snapchat, labeling it a 'dealer platform' and expanding their focus to target tech companies over their societal impact.
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Snapchat and is scrutinizing other adult platforms like Pornhub for alleged failures in age verification and child safety, stating that these sites put children at risk by not enforcing age limits and announcing an EU age-verification app for 2027.
Brussels has launched an investigation into Pornhub and other pornographic websites over concerns about minors accessing their content, and has also initiated proceedings against Snapchat regarding potential exposure of minors to recruitment for criminal purposes.
Norwegian personalities Vita and Wanda have announced on Snapchat that they have been reported to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.
Police in Lansingerland near Rotterdam are warning about a social media-driven trend known as “jumpen,” in which teenagers are randomly assaulted and the attacks are filmed and shared online, autho
More than 20 percent of 13- to 15-year-old children in Australia continue to use Snapchat and TikTok despite a ban.
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
Parents have been told to report accounts missed in Australia’s under-16 social media ban – but eSafety is ‘concerned’ some platforms aren’t complying Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An Australian mother who reported her 14-year-old’s Snapchat account has been rebuffed by the social media company, because his self-declared age was 25. Parents of teens who have eluded the social media ban have been told to report their children’s accounts to the platforms to get t...
A 15-year-old Dutch boy is on trial in Frankfurt for attempted murder, accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a café after being recruited via Snapchat.
Iceland's Court of Appeals upheld a three-year prison sentence for Brynjar Joensen Creed in a significant case involving sexual interactions with young girls, partly conducted through Snapchat.
A 32-year-old man from Gävle, Sweden, has been arrested and charged with 50 counts of rape after allegedly posing as a boy on Snapchat to sexually abuse girls.
A 51-year-old convicted sex offender, who previously called Snapchat a 'safe haven for paedophiles,' sent a lewd message to a schoolgirl on the app within three hours of being released from prison.
Met urges pupils not to get involved and asks platforms to ban accounts promoting ‘fights’ with images of weapons Pupils as young as 11 are being encouraged to join school fights in posts on TikTok…
Government departments have spent millions on social media advertising and campaigns over the last 10 years, but have cut down on their use of X for ads almost entirely.
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Snapchat may soon introduce paid content options, allowing users to access exclusive features or content for a fee.
Authorities have issued a child safety warning regarding online platforms like Roblox and Snapchat after a Nebraska man allegedly used them for grooming and kidnapping. Parents are urged to be aware of online predatory risks.