Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- Greece's parliament has passed a law banning children under 15 from using social media, joining countries tightening online access for young people. The legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027, and requires platforms to verify users' ages. Authorities aim to strengthen protections for children using digital platforms.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the proposed ban in April. He explained the plan through a TikTok video, describing the measure as difficult but necessary. TikTok remains among the social platforms popular with young people in Greece.

The parliamentary debate began on Thursday and continued into Friday before lawmakers approved the bill. Mitsotakis's conservative New Democracy part...