08:00 AM·youth
Swiss Youth Protection: New Petition Calls for Social Media Age Limit
NextGen4Impact submits 60,000-signature petition demanding 16-year age restriction for social media access to protect minors from online risks.
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Swiss School Principal Calls for Youth Social Media Ban
Head of German-speaking Switzerland's School Principals Association advocates complete social media ban for minors, comparing digital platforms' impact to substance addiction.
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04:00 PM·youth protection
Swiss Petition Calls for Social Media Age Restriction to Protect Youth
Non-profit organization submits 60,000-signature petition demanding minimum age of 16 for social media access, citing concerns over cyberbullying and addiction.
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08:00 AM·business
Dubai chocolate trend creates global pistachio shortage
Swiss chocolatiers face rising costs as viral Dubai chocolate trend drives up global pistachio prices.
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08:00 AM·research
Swiss Reddit fake news study sparks ethical debate
Research conducted on Reddit platform raises questions about research ethics and participant consent in social media studies.
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08:00 AM·technology
Swiss Senate Investigates Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Swiss lawmakers launch investigation into potential restrictions on social media access for minors, following Australia's lead in implementing protective measures for young users.
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04:00 PM·technology
Swiss Senate Launches Investigation into Social Media Ban for Minors
Parliament orders study on potential restrictions for under-16s' access to platforms like TikTok and Instagram, following Australian model.
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12:00 PM·social media
Meta's New Content Policies Raise Swiss Human Rights Concerns
Swiss authorities and EU partners express alarm over Meta's relaxed content moderation affecting vulnerable populations, as platform announces major policy shift.
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04:00 PM·health
Swiss Health Office Joins Bluesky Amid US Digital Censorship Concerns
Federal Office of Public Health expands social media presence to Bluesky while maintaining X presence, adapting communication strategy amid concerns over US digital censorship.
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12:00 PM·health
TikTok paracetamol challenge prompts Swiss health warning
Swiss health authorities issue urgent warning as dangerous social media trend encouraging paracetamol overdose spreads among youth
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04:00 PM·social media
Swiss Institutions Abandon X Platform Amid Content Concerns
Major Swiss organizations, including research institutes and media outlets, exit X (formerly Twitter) citing platform's 'denial of reality' direction.
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04:00 PM·education
TikTok-Inspired School Threats Strain Swiss Police Resources
Swiss police forces face increasing pressure from social media-inspired school shooting threats, prompting enhanced security measures across multiple cantons.
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12:00 PM·politics
Swiss President Launches X Platform Presence for 2025 Term
Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter establishes social media presence on X platform ahead of 2025 presidential term, marking shift in government communication strategy.
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12:00 PM·politics
Swiss Politician Faces Criminal Proceedings Over Religious Art Incident
Zurich prosecutor opens investigation into Liberal Green Party politician Sanija Ameti for potential violation of religious freedom after controversial social media post involving religious artwork.
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12:00 PM·law
Stalking to be criminalized under new Swiss law
Parliament approves measure to make stalking a specific criminal offense, addressing growing concerns about harassment and social media-enabled persecution.
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