Turkey launches a dedicated hotline for children and imposes restrictions on violent games

Turkey is implementing a new plan aimed at protecting children from the risks of violent digital content, following incidents that targeted schools in the provinces of Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş, which prompted authorities to take stricter measures in the digital field.

A dedicated hotline for children under 18

The Turkish Information and Communication Technologies Authority is working on launching a dedicated hotline for children under the age of 18 to provide support and assistance in case they are exposed to threats or harmful online content.

The hotline is expected to provide a direct and safe channel for reporting digital issues, as well as offering guidance to children and parents on how to deal with online risks.

Expected restrictions on violent video games in Turkey

As part of the new measures, Turkish authorities plan to impose restrictions on access to violent video games, especially those believed to negatively affect the behavior of children and adolescents.

This move aims to reduce exposure to content involving violence or incitement and to promote a safer digital environment for younger age groups.

Stricter regulation of VPN use in Turkey

The plan also includes tighter control over the use of virtual private networks (VPNs), which are often used to bypass restrictions on certain games or websites.

Authorities believe that limiting unregulated VPN use may help reduce children’s access to inappropriate content.

Government action following school-related incidents

These measures come after attacks targeting schools in Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş, which raised widespread concerns about the impact of violent digital content on individual behavior.

Through these steps, the Turkish government aims to enhance digital child protection while establishing a regulatory framework that balances internet freedom with the safety of young users.

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