Social media controls to protect minors

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The government is working on new proposals to curb the spread of violent and harmful content on social media, particularly targeting the growing issue of juvenile delinquency. The plans, developed by the Prime Minister's Office at Maximos Mansion, reflect the wider European effort to address the problem, which Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has described as a pan-European crisis. 

Speaking at the most recent cabinet meeting, Mitsotakis emphasized the need for coordinated action at the European Union level, highlighting the digital footprint of bullying and its connection to real-world violence. "We are facing a global crisis that goes beyond Greece. There will be a need for regulatory intervention, likely at the EU level, to tackle this issue at its root," he stated.

The government's proposals, according to insider sources, focus on three key areas: stricter user...

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