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Lithuania MP proposes ban on under-16s using social media
  • 2026-02-20
  • BNS/TBT Staff

VILNIUS - Lithuanian MP Daiva Ulbinaite of the opposition conservative Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats, plans to propose setting a legal age limit for social media use in Lithuania and requiring platforms to bar people under 16 from becoming independent users.&...

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When a true friend turns away, the Baltics have no choice but to become a new Israel
When a true friend turns away, the Baltics have no choice but to become a new Israel
Zelensky urges Belarusians to seek independence during visit to Vilnius
Zelensky urges Belarusians to seek independence during visit to Vilnius
ScaleWolf Founder Edvinas Kerza: 'I expect underground automatic drones to be Lithuania’s next security threat'
ScaleWolf Founder Edvinas Kerza: 'I expect underground automatic drones to be Lithuania’s next security threat'
International law must be respected with regard to Greenland - Skaisgiryte
International law must be respected with regard to Greenland - Skaisgiryte
Lithuania launched tender for Rail Baltica’s design up to Latvian border
Lithuania launched tender for Rail Baltica’s design up to Latvian border
The future of European defence: evolving threats, policy development, and the ECA’s role
The future of European defence: evolving threats, policy development, and the ECA’s role
Birstonas resort Mayor Nijole Dirginciene: 'We invest in quality, not quantity, and both residents and visitors notice the changes!'
Birstonas resort Mayor Nijole Dirginciene: 'We invest in quality, not quantity, and both residents and visitors notice the changes!'
Lithuania’s MEP Petras Austrevicius: 'Hybrid threats further underscore Europe’s vulnerabilities'
Lithuania’s MEP Petras Austrevicius: 'Hybrid threats further underscore Europe’s vulnerabilities'
Lithuanian president urges European leaders to strengthen Kyiv's negotiating position
Lithuanian president urges European leaders to strengthen Kyiv's negotiating position
Lithuania’s NA leader Sinica: 'Europe must strengthen its identity – or disappear'
Lithuania’s NA leader Sinica: 'Europe must strengthen its identity – or disappear'
Agne Bilotaite: 'Women’s equal participation is the key to a safer and more resilient society'
Agne Bilotaite: 'Women’s equal participation is the key to a safer and more resilient society'
Lithuania’s Klaipeda Mayor Arvydas Vaitkus: the tough captain steering people, port, and progress
Lithuania’s Klaipeda Mayor Arvydas Vaitkus: the tough captain steering people, port, and progress

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