Albania has announced a one-year ban on the short video app TikTok following the killing of a teenager, which has raised concerns about the influence of social media on children. The ban, aimed at making schools safer,

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.

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.