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Global youth social media regulation trends

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Latest: EU officials discuss online child safety and social media age limits

Governments and regulators worldwide are increasingly implementing restrictions on social media use for minors to combat digital addiction and protect mental health. Early actions in Cyprus and Turkey focused on banning

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European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

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Latest: European agriculture faces climate-driven water crisis and calls for new strategy

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

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Austria implements school headscarf ban and suspension rules

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Latest: Austria implements headscarf ban for schoolgirls under 14

The ban on headscarves for female students under the age of 14 in Austrian public and private schools has officially come into force with the start of the 2026/27 academic year. The regulation targets traditional Islamic

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Hungary transport modernization

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Latest: Hungary plans major transport upgrades for Budapest and Győr

In July 2026 Budapest announced its largest electric-bus programme, targeting at least 250 zero-emission buses and charging infrastructure by 2029, financed largely with EU funds. The fleet will replace the city’s ageing

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Austrian Chancellor Stocker childcare comment sparks backlog

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Latest: Austria childcare debate follows Christian Stocker comments

In mid‑July 2026, Chancellor Christian Stocker launched the ‘Austria in Conversation’ tour, visiting all nine states. The tour was criticized by opposition parties as a partisan publicity stunt due to its funding and sel

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