Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended the one-year ban on TikTok, emphasizing it was a carefully considered decision involving parental input from schools across the country. Citing a rise in youth violence linked to social media,

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.

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

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.

By bne IntelliNews Albania has announced a one-year ban on TikTok in response to the killing of a 14-year-old student, which sparked a national debate about the influence of social media on youth violence.

Albania’s prime minister says the government will shut down video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children

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.

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.

Albanian children comprise the largest group of TikTok users in the country, according to domestic researchers.

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.