Establishing Minimum Age for Social Media in Cyprus
April 16, 2026
The Republic of Cyprus sets the age of 15 as the minimum limit for creating accounts on social media. President Nikos Christodoulides stated that protecting children in the digital environment is a top priority. He also announced the implementation of a European proposal for age verification. The new legislation will regulate verification obligations and penalties for non-compliance. The aim is to support families and improve enforcement by platforms.