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YouTube Kids 'a wasteland of vapid, consumerist content': lawmakers

They say kids' videos smuggle hidden marketing and advertising with product placements by children's influencers who are often children themselves.

United Kingdom

Oxford University suspends AstraZeneca vaccine trial on children

Oxford University has paused a trial of the vaccine on children and teenagers until further review by the British regulator.

Europe News

Children are the invisible victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, says NGO

Eurochild told Euronews that the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated inequalities among children.

Spain

Evidence suggests children can also suffer from 'Long COVID'

"I used to study hard and got very good grades," one 15-year-old sufferer told Euronews. "But now I can't study. I don't retain information."

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Romania

Mental health concerns as pandemic increases children's screen time

The pandemic has increased the time children and teenagers are spending online. But experts warn that it is leaving children vulnerable to a host of negative consequences, like bullying, addictions and cyber predators.

Europe News

Belgium to repatriate children of jihadists held in Syria refugee camp

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said 30 to 50 children located in a refugee camp in northeastern Syria would be brought to Belgium.

Europe News

Belgian city of Ghent trains single mothers to be childcare workers

Single mothers in Ghent are being trained up for free as childcare workers, part of a project using EU funds to help fight child poverty.

Nigeria

Police confirm abduction of at least 317 girls in Zamfara state

Gunmen abducted 317 girls from a boarding school in northern Nigeria on Friday, police said.

Experiences

Why are people building thousands of snowmen by a lake in Poland?

Dozens of residents have flocked to this Polish village to build snowmen in an effort to raise money for an ill child.

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One thousand snowmen built in Poland to raise money for toddler

Several dozen people gathered beside a frozen lake in eastern Poland this weekend to build a thousand snowmen to raise money for a sick toddler.

Spain

Spanish app provides support to child cancer patients and families

This year International Childhood Cancer Day is focussing on how to help families better cope with all aspects of the illness.

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Syria's White Helmets rescue four-year-old girl from well

Sumaya had fallen down a well in the northern Syrian town of Al-Bab.

Experiences

How to travel safely with children in 2021

From car seats to accommodation, here are some tips on how to keep your kids safe when abroad during a pandemic.

Netherlands

Netherlands suspends foreign adoptions over abuses and corruption

Minister for Legal Protection Sander Dekker said in a statement that "it is painful to conclude that the government has not done what was expected of it".

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David Guetta performs from top of Burj Al Arab in Dubai

David Guetta streamed live on his Youtube channel his free performance on the helipad the building.

Europe Decoded

TikTok agrees to block underage users in Italy

It comes after a girl, 10, died in Sicily while participating in a so-called “blackout” challenge on the Chinese-owned network.

Green News

Climate app for kids forces adults to sit up and listen

A fun, eco-friendly app is engaging children with the climate crisis through interactive artwork.

Italy

Italy orders TikTok to block underage users after 10-year-old's death

Italy has ordered TikTok to block any users whose age cannot be confirmed after a 10-year-old girl from Palermo died while filming an online "challenge" on a mobile phone.

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D is for democracy: Swiss preschoolers learn to be good citizens

It's all part of efforts to get children accustomed to Switzerland's famed direct democracy and frequent referendums.

Denmark

Danish kid's TV show gets mixed reviews of character with giant penis

The comedy show is aimed at 4 to 8-year-olds and follows central character John Dillerman getting into trouble with the world's biggest manhood.