Keywords: SOCIAL MEDIA


Surrogacy controversy in the United States: viral video of same-sex couple sparks debate

A viral video shared on social media has sparked controversy in the United States after showing a same-sex male couple interacting with their infant son in a way that many online users have criticized as insensitive. The child was born through surrogacy, and the couple are his intended parents. In the......

Switch Off and read: Macron urges teenagers to reduce screen time

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on teenagers to reduce their screen time and reconnect with reading and offline activities. Speaking to high school students, he encouraged them to “switch off” their phones and proposed the introduction of one “no screens day” per month. Macron’s......

Snap to lay off about 16% of staff

Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 16%, according to reports released on Wednesday. The decision comes as the company faces increasing pressure from investors and a more competitive digital advertising market. The move follows......

Intelligence becomes a key driver of attraction in modern dating

In an environment shaped by curated images and fast content, attraction patterns are shifting toward intellectual connection. Recent studies and dating surveys show that the ability to think clearly, express ideas, and sustain meaningful conversation now ranks among the most desirable traits. Intelligence......

Elon Musk appears on TikTok and Instagram ahead of SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk appears to have expanded his social media presence beyond X to include TikTok and Instagram, in a move that coincides with preparations for a potential public listing of SpaceX. A verified TikTok account under the handle @elonmusk posted its first video on Wednesday, according to reporting......

Blasphemy case in Indonesia sparks debate after viral video

Two women have been arrested in Indonesia following the circulation of a viral video that sparked widespread public reaction and renewed debate over the country’s blasphemy laws. According to local authorities, the incident took place in the western part of Java, where one of the women was filmed......

Greece plans to ban social media access for children under 15

Greece is set to introduce strict new regulations limiting young people’s access to social media platforms. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that children under the age of 15 will be banned from accessing social networks starting January 1, 2027. The measure, described......

Greece debates social media ban as parents seek to limit children’s screen time

As Greece moves closer to introducing restrictions on social media use for minors, many parents are increasingly concerned about the impact of digital platforms on their children’s well-being. The government is expected to announce measures that could limit or ban access to social media for children......

Swiss public supports stricter social media rules for minors, survey shows

A large majority of people in Switzerland support stronger regulations to protect children and teenagers on social media, according to a recent survey, reflecting growing global concerns about the impact of digital platforms on young users. The study, conducted by GfS Bern for the Mercator Foundation,......