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Greece, N.Y. (WHAM) — A teacher for the Dansville Central School District is facing charges after police say he grabbed and pushed a teenager during an incident at a Greece roller rink last month.Steven Picazo, 51, of Henrietta appeared in Greece Town Court Thursday in connection with the alleged incident March 14 at Horizon Fun FX. Picazo pleaded not guilty to harassment and endangering the welfare of a child.The teen victim's mother, a Rochester woman who asked to remain anonymous, said she learned what happened when she picked her son up from the skating rink the same day."(My son) stated, ‘I was skating, and I was listening to my music and then a young child cut in front of me, and at that time, I went to avoid colliding with the child, but I inadvertently collided with a middle-aged w...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece became the latest European Union country to unveil plans for a total social media ban for kids 15 and under in a move the country’s prime minister said aims to pressure the 27-member bloc into formalizing EU-wide age restrictions.The new law will target social media platforms that enable the user to create profiles, interact with others and share content, such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm~?46 E96 =68:D=2E:@? :D 6?24E65[ D@4:2= >65:2 A=2E7@C>D H:== 36 C6DA@?D:3=6 7@C C6G6C:7J:?8 E96 286D @7 2== FD6CD :? E96 4@F?ECJ E@ 6I4=F56 E9@D6 H9@ 2C6 `d J62C...

WASHINGTON – According to U.S. Government officials, the White House is considering a plan to impose sanctions on certain NATO member states that President Trump believes did not support the U.S. and Israel during the war with Iran. Countries like Greece, however, could be rewarded for their more supportive stances. At the critical Strait of Hormuz, by the end of April 8 it was reported two ships of Greek interests passed through after the ceasefire was declared. The proposal regarding NATO would involve moving U.S. troops out of member countries deemed unsupportive of the war effort against Iran and stationing them in countries that showed greater support. The plan would be far from Trump’s recent threats of a full U.S. withdrawal from the Alliance, something that, under the law, he canno...

Greece’s new social media ban for under-15s transforms family devices into legal enforcement mechanisms starting January 2027.Platform Purge Targets Endless Scroll AddictionTikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat face mandatory age gates while YouTube stays accessible.Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the sweeping restrictions via TikTok video on April 8, targeting platforms designed for “endless scrolling” that fuel teen anxiety and sleep disruption. The ban exempts YouTube and messaging apps like WhatsApp, recognizing their educational and communication value.Platforms must verify user ages or face fines reaching 6% of global revenue under EU Digital Services Act provisions. Your kids can still watch cooking tutorials and text friends. They just can’t lose three hours to algo...

Greece has formally joined the club of countries whose livestock, uncooked meats, raw dairy and other products are blocked from Canada over multiple outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle and sheep. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in an email on April 8 that new admissibility requirements for commodities originating from Greece have been set up in CFIA’s Automated Import Reference System (AIRS). WHY IT MATTERS: Data from Greece’s tourism industry show over 300,000 arrivals in that country from Canada in 2024 alone. Read Also Federal forecasters to add AI to improve weather predictions: ECCC Environment and Climate Change Can...

Greece to ban social media for children under 15 starting 2027  Greece has announced the prohibition of social media for children under the age of 15 starting January 1, 2027. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced it on Wednesday, April 9, citing adverse consequences of social media on teenagers, including anxiety, sleep disorders, and addictive platform design. The ban positioned the country among the world’s strictest regulations of youth social media use. Earlier in 2024, the country prohibited the use of mobile phones in schools. In a video message, the Prime Minister said: “Greece will be among the first countries to take such an initiative. I am certain, however, that it will not be the last. Our goal is to push the European Union in this direction as well.” According to the ...

Israeli security officers stand guard outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre after being blocked from attending Easter events inside, following restrictions on gatherings in large groups, amid the US-Israel war with Iran, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 5, 2026. [Ammar Awad/Reuters] Greece – and Cyprus – are the Western countries closest to the Middle East. Having traditional ties, as well as trade relations, with most of the states in the region, Athens is concerned about the developing conflict and expresses its sincere interest in the safety of Christian populations. The interest is not limited to the Orthodox population – it concerns all Christians, including those of other denominations, who reside in these countries. A few hours before Orthodox Easter is celebra...

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›Greece's new social media ban for under-15s transforms family devices into legal enforcement mechanisms, sparking a global digital parenting revolution.Los Angeles TodayGreece has implemented a sweeping social media ban for under-15s, forcing platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to verify user ages or face hefty fines. The enforcement mechanism centers on the existing 'Kids Wallet' app, which links children's devices directly to parental accounts, creating an unbreakable digital tether that platforms must recognize. This represents a shift from platform self-regulation to state-mandated parental control integration, with similar measures advancing across Europe, Australia, and the US. Why it matters The ban targets 'endless...

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Greece is set for a notable weather shift over the Easter holiday period, with forecasts pointing to improving conditions and warmer temperatures just in time for Sunday celebrations.According to weather projections, the country will experience a mix of localized rain, wind and cloud cover in the days leading up to Easter Sunday, before a return to clear skies and spring-like warmth.Unsettled start to the holiday periodOn Thursday, brief localized showers are expected mainly in the northeastern regions, while most other parts of the country will see partly cloudy conditions.Winds will continue to blow from the northwest across much of Greece, reaching strong levels in parts of the Aegean Sea. Temperatures are expected to remain mild, ranging between 18°C and 23°C in most areas.NEWSLETTER T...