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Need for Strategy Against Minors' Internet Addiction in Cyprus

July 6, 2025

MP Dimitris Dimitriou emphasized the need for a National Strategy to Protect Minors from Internet Addiction in Cyprus. It was discussed that 13% of teenagers are considered 'problematic' internet users. Experts warned about the risks of uncontrolled exposure of minors to the internet, including the potential for sexual abuse. Dimitriou proposed raising the social media usage age limit from 14 to 16 years.