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Turkey Ministry announces social media rules and Hatay social services
Turkey's Ministry of Family and Social Services has announced several major initiatives. Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş detailed a new social media regulation set to take effect on November 1, 2026. The regulation aims to protect children under 18 by implementing mandatory age verification via the e-Devlet system. While users under 15 will face stricter controls, those aged 15 to 18 will be subject to new restrictions designed to mitigate screen addiction. Social media platforms have been granted until March 31, 2027, to comply with these new standards.
In Hatay, the Ministry has inaugurated seven new social service buildings as part of ongoing post-earthquake reconstruction efforts. Minister Göktaş noted that the Ministry has provided 55 billion lira in investments and support to the region over the last 25 years. Additionally, 1,759 households in Hatay will receive moving and rent assistance.
Furthermore, a new Nefes Merkezi project has been launched in Ankara. This facility provides free temporary care for disabled individuals, allowing their primary caregivers to attend to personal needs, health issues, or emergencies without interruption.
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Ankara · Hatay · Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş · Ministry of Family and Social Services · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Republic of Türkiye · Turkey
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Age verification for social media accounts will be conducted through the e-Devlet system. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.aydinlik.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new social media regulation for users under 18 will take effect on November 1, 2026. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.aydinlik.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Social media companies have until March 31, 2027, to comply with the new regulations. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.aydinlik.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A new Nefes Merkezi project in Ankara provides free temporary care for disabled individuals to support their families. www.bolgegazetesivan.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Seven new social service buildings were inaugurated in Hatay to support post-earthquake reconstruction. www.karsmanset.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.aksam.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ministry has provided 55 billion lira in investments and support to Hatay over the last 25 years. www.karsmanset.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.aksam.com.tr · www.sondakika.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] New restrictions targeting screen addiction will be applied to users aged 15 to 18. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · www.aydinlik.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Moving and rent support will be provided to 1,759 households in Hatay. www.karsmanset.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · www.aksam.com.tr · www.sondakika.com