e-Government-based age verification era for under-15s on social media

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş announced that individuals under the age of 15 will not have access to social media in order to protect children from the negative effects of the digital environment. The age verification system, to be implemented through e-Government integration, is planned to take effect for new accounts as of November 1.

e-Government-Based Age Verification on Social Media

In a statement made during a live broadcast on Habertürk TV, Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş stated that children under the age of 15 will not have access to social media. Within the scope of these developments, it was stated that an age verification system has been established through e-Government integration.

While it was conveyed that the system is planned to take effect for new accounts as of November 1, it was noted that all existing accounts will go through the age verification process by March 31, 2027.

Emergency Support for Heavy Rainfall and Flood Victims

Following the heavy downpours that affected Istanbul, screening activities were launched by the Ministry in disaster areas. Two families and a disabled citizen who suffered damages in Sultangazi were placed in safe areas.

It was reported that funds were transferred within the scope of emergency disaster aid through the social solidarity fund and psychosocial support teams are actively working on the ground.

Emphasis on Legal Process Against Fund Claims

When asked about the claims regarding the fund investigation made by Yeni Parti Izmir Deputy Ümit Özlale, Minister Göktaş stated that these claims are baseless and slanderous.

Emphasizing that the allegations in question carry the purpose of black propaganda, Göktaş stated that the process will be pursued before the law.

New Nursing Homes and Daycare Mobilization

It was announced that 6 new nursing homes with a capacity of 593 will be opened by the end of the year in order to increase services for the elderly across Turkey. Services are provided to approximately 30,000 elderly people in 493 nursing homes nationwide.

In addition, it was stated that within the scope of the daycare mobilization to support working and non-working families, 349 public daycares were opened this year alone and children's playrooms within the body of ADEM have been expanded.