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Debate Over Display Ban and Illegal Market Emerges
Politicsmkd-mk3d ago

Debate Over Display Ban and Illegal Market Emerges

A debate is ongoing regarding a proposed display ban, with supporters arguing it reduces exposure and protects young people, while critics contend that existing restrictions are sufficient and a full ban would be excessive, potentially fueling an illegal market.

HealthNHK World5d ago

Child and Student Suicides in Japan Reach Record High in 2022

The number of suicides among elementary, middle, and high school students in Japan reached 538 last year, marking the highest figure since statistics began in 1980. While overall suicides decreased, the number among young people rose, partly attributed to financial difficulties.

Google, Meta Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
TechnologyAPBBCbloomberg+59NYTwsjFTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeeradr-dk+51 more6d ago62 sources

Google, Meta Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

A California jury found social media giants Google and Meta liable for harming a young woman by designing addictive platforms, a historic verdict that could influence numerous other cases, with reports from Sweden also confirming the judgment that Instagram and YouTube caused depression.

Fish Popular Among Austrians on Good Friday
Cultureder-standard15h ago

Fish Popular Among Austrians on Good Friday

A quarter of Austrians consume fish on Good Friday, a traditional practice during the Easter period. Additionally, spinach is particularly popular among young people on Maundy Thursday, with 45 percent of all frozen spinach purchased before Easter.

Youth Engagement in Bulgarian Election Process Discussed
Politicscapital-bg19h ago

Youth Engagement in Bulgarian Election Process Discussed

A podcast episode explores how young people perceive politics as complex and sometimes boring, and discusses tools to help them position themselves within the political spectrum, emphasizing that disengagement could lead to the disappearance of democracy.

Rade Šerbedžija Discusses Youth Revolution and Corrupt Politics
Politicsn1-serbiadanas1d ago2 sources

Rade Šerbedžija Discusses Youth Revolution and Corrupt Politics

Actor Rade Šerbedžija discusses his film 'Paviljon' and asserts in an interview for Danas that no government can stop the revolution of young people against corrupt, hate-spreading politicians, stating that if they don't win today, they will win tomorrow.

Politicspublico1d ago

Youth Engagement in Politics: Participation Beyond Voting

An analysis explores whether young people are disengaging from politics, finding that while voting rates may fluctuate, other forms of participation remain strong. Data shows varying trends in youth party membership across different political groups in Portugal.

Alarming Rise of Online Gambling Among Youth in Slovakia
Healthaktuality-sk2d ago

Alarming Rise of Online Gambling Among Youth in Slovakia

A Slovak crisis line, IPčko, warns of an alarming increase in online gambling among young people, noting that the line between gaming and gambling is blurring. They report a growing number of calls related to addictive online gambling.

Economic education introduced in Vienna school
Businessdie-presse3d ago

Economic education introduced in Vienna school

A pilot program for economic education is being taught at the Pöchlarnstraße middle school in Vienna's 20th district, aiming to teach children and young people about managing savings, interest, and avoiding debt.

Viral Story of Kindness by Young People in Grigiškės
Culturedelfi-lt5d ago

Viral Story of Kindness by Young People in Grigiškės

A situation in Grigiškės has become a viral story of unexpected kindness on social media, where several young people earned hundreds of praises for their actions, reminding others of the importance of not being indifferent.

Manhyia South MP Launches Soloku Festival 2026
Culturemyjoyonline6d ago

Manhyia South MP Launches Soloku Festival 2026

The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has officially launched the 2026 edition of the Soloku Festival, aiming to strengthen unity, empower young people, and promote local development.

Austria Plans Social Media Age Limit Amidst Broader Debate on Youth Bans
Technologyder-standardorfdie-presse+1philstar8d ago4 sources

Austria Plans Social Media Age Limit Amidst Broader Debate on Youth Bans

Amidst concerns over social media's harm to children, a children's advocate has spoken against a planned social media ban for young people, arguing that comparisons to substances like nicotine or alcohol are inappropriate and advocating for stronger media education and regulations. Austria is now planning its own age limit for social media use, sparking further debate on platform accountability.

Oil Prices Rise Above $115, Asia Stocks Slide as Iran War Escalates
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Oil Prices Rise Above $115, Asia Stocks Slide as Iran War Escalates

Global oil prices jumped above $115 a barrel and Asian stocks fell sharply as the US-Israel war with Iran escalates, following earlier surges after Yemeni Houthis attacked Israel and widened the conflict.

Global Pressure to Protect Youth from Social Media Intensifies, Facing Legal Hurdles in Germany
TechnologyFTThe Guardiantagesschau+2irozhlasThe Independent2d ago5 sources

Global Pressure to Protect Youth from Social Media Intensifies, Facing Legal Hurdles in Germany

Legal and legislative pressure is intensifying globally to safeguard young people from the harmful and addictive features of social media platforms, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer making his strongest intervention yet and Czech officials warning of online radicalization. In Germany, a legal opinion highlights significant hurdles for implementing a proposed age limit for social media use.

French Education Minister Reports TikTok to Justice
Politicsle-figaro5d ago

French Education Minister Reports TikTok to Justice

France's Minister of Education, Édouard Geffray, has reported TikTok to judicial authorities for 'incitement to suicide' and 'illicit data transfer,' citing the negative impact of the platform's algorithm on young people.

Lithuania Proposes Plan to Attract Youth to Teaching Profession
delfi-lt5d ago

Lithuania Proposes Plan to Attract Youth to Teaching Profession

Lithuania's Ministry of Education, Science and Sport has presented a draft plan with measures to encourage young people to choose the teaching profession and retain existing teachers, addressing a growing demand in the country and across Europe.

Czech Government Proposes Cuts to Public Media Funding
Businessaktuality-skmkd-mk7d ago2 sources

Czech Government Proposes Cuts to Public Media Funding

The Czech government coalition, including Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's ANO party, plans to propose legislation to abolish the monthly public media fee for seniors, young people, and companies, effectively reducing funding.