"Age restriction on social media use comes into effect in Turkey": Turkey, following Europe, is tightening rules for children's access to the internet. "Starting November 1st, a ban on social media use by children under the age of 15 comes into effect in Turkey. For 15 to 18-year-olds, platforms must provide safer environments, including parental controls. New accounts will undergo mandatory age verification. Existing accounts have a transition period until March 31, 2027. Verification will be carried out via the e-government state portal and users' personal data will not be transferred to social media networks".