Prime Minister Edi Rama said over the weekend that the government will shut down TikTok for one year, accusing the popular video service of... TIRANA, Albania — Albania's prime minister said Sunday the ban on TikTok his government announced a day earlier ...

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced Albania was shutting down TikTok from early 2025. In a statement released within hours, a TikTok spokesman said: "We are seeking urgent clarity from the Albanian government.

European country bans TikTok for one year after death of teenager - Teachers across the country approved of the ban

Albania will ban TikTok for one year, after the killing of a teenager raised fears the social media app is a negative influence.

Albania's government announced a year-long ban on TikTok, citing concerns over violence and bullying, especially among youth. The decision follows a stabbing incident linked to social media disputes.

Albania on Saturday announced a one-year ban on TikTok, the popular short video app, following the killing of a teenager last month that raised fears over the influence of social media on children.

PM Edi Rama announced the move after meeting parents and teachers over the effects on young people of social media.

Albania's prime minister’s decision to shut down TikTok on Sunday was criticized by the country's youth, who say the video service is not entirely responsible for crime and violence.

The Albanian government announced that starting in early 2025, it will impose a year-long ban on TikTok for all citizens. The decision is a response to the growing violence among youth, which Prime Minister Edi Rama attributes to the influence of social media.

Albanian authorities made the decision after the stabbing death of a teenager following a quarrel that started on TikTok.