Albania starts turning off TikTok amid concern over youth violence
TikTok users in Albania are experiencing difficulties accessing the popular short video app after a one-year government ban took effect on Thursday, prompted by concerns that social media is fuelling youth violence in and outside school.
Albania Bans TikTok Amid Concerns Over Youth Violence and Censorship Debate
Albania Bans TikTok Amid Concerns Over Youth Violence and Censorship Debate TikTok users in Albania are facing access issues after the governments one-year ban took effect on Thursday. Officials cite concerns that
Albania issues yearlong TikTok ban amid youth violence concerns
The Albanian Cabinet decided in favor of a 12-month TikTok shutdown Thursday, blaming the app for inciting bullying and violence, especially among the country's youth.
Albania’s TikTok ban takes effect amid concerns of fueling youth violence
Albania’s decision to ban TikTok was made in December 2024, a month after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death following arguments on social media
TikTok Ban Sparks Controversy in Albania Over Censorship Concerns
Albania's ban on TikTok, effective Thursday, has raised concerns about censorship and control over social media. The ban follows incidents of youth violence linked to social media. Opposition and journalist groups argue that it restricts freedom of expression,
'Holding our children hostage': Albania bans TikTok
TikTok has been banned in Albania after authorities in the country ordered all internet service providers to block access to the Chinese-owned social media app. The ban was first announced last December after the killing of a 14-year-old,
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Albania orders internet operators to block TikTok within 24 hours
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Albania shuts down TikTok for a year, blames platform for inciting violence, bullying among children
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Albania to shut down TikTok for one year
Albania is to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the social media platform for inciting violence and bullying, ...