A U.N. inquiry found that Russian authorities’ forced transfer of Ukrainian children since 2022 constitutes crimes against humanity, with long-lasting impacts on the lives of victims
Some governments are taking innovative steps to discourage the practice; fining the wedding DJ
Children enter institutions physically or psychologically traumatized, from parents who have overwhelmingly experienced poverty and social exclusion. They are then asked to live in an environment that, by its nature, struggles to offer individualized attention and care
Hundreds of new hospitalizations and severe pediatric cases are raising concern as doctors warn the flu wave is not over and urge vaccination for children
Greek authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death of a newborn girl who died shortly after being rushed to hospital, with early findings ruling out injuries or abuse
A newborn girl was rushed to a veterinary clinic before being transferred to a hospital, where she later died; authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident
A landmark California case will test whether major social media platforms can be held liable for alleged harm to teen mental health, as executives prepare to defend their products in court
Eight children have been placed under hospital care in Crete after their parents were convicted of systematic abuse, while a grandfather who assumed temporary custody now also faces charges following new allegations.
A 12-year-old boy was struck by a car in Larissa on Monday morning and transported to the General Hospital, while authorities investigate the circumstances of the accident
Greece’s flu outbreak remains aggressive, with two young children hospitalized in intensive care and health authorities reporting new ICU admissions and deaths, even as overall hospitalizations show signs of decline
A young boy in northern Greece lost a finger and faces possible vision loss after a firework exploded during New Year celebrations, prompting an ongoing police investigation
Findings from an international UNESCO-backed initiative highlight how rapidly changing skills, artificial intelligence, and innovation are reshaping the future of work, leaving many young people uncertain about the careers ahead
A nine-year-old in Agrinio, Greece, was hospitalized after consuming antipsychotic medication following a peer challenge. Authorities have arrested the child’s mother for neglect and causing bodily harm
The 49-year-old forcibly entered a daycare center and fled with his two children as police were alerted; legal complications arise because the parents were separated but not formally divorced.
UNICEF warns of a systemic surge in sexual violence against children in eastern DRC, where conflict and funding shortfalls leave survivors without medical care, protection, or justice, as armed groups use rape as a weapon of war
Powerful psychotropic drugs are often the next step, even though their combined effects in young children haven’t been studied closely. ‘I was living in a body hijacked by the medication.’
Greek hospitals face mounting pressure as more abused children are hospitalized by court order due to severe welfare shortages.
Video shows a young child, around five years old, using an e-cigarette inside Monastiraki metro station while the mother looks on, raising concerns over parental supervision and indoor smoking laws
“A child changes everyday life — how much you go out, how much you travel.” Grandparents, who used to support a family, are not always available. That’s why pets have become part of the equation — a companion, a “small pet.”
A vast militarization of Russia’s education system is gathering pace in classrooms, where active soldiers train students to handle weapons