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Inside Turkey Jan 30, 2026

EFFORTS TO BAN SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15

The Family and Social Services Ministry has finalized a draft bill that would impose a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15.

Editorial Team

Media, Internet and Culture Sep 19, 2025

MABEL MATIZ'S SONG BLOCKED BY COURT DECISION

Access to Turkish pop singer Mabel Matiz’s song Perperişan has been blocked following a court order issued by the Ankara Criminal Court of Peace. The move came at the request of the Family and Social Services Ministry, which claimed the song violated public order and general health regulations.

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