Albania's Daku apologises for derogatory chants

Albania's one-year TikTok ban met with anger among video platform's young users

Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that TikTok would be blocked in the new year, blaming the platform for rising incidents of violence and bullying, especially among young people.

Albania to ban TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting youth violence and bullying

There has been increasing concern from Albanian parents after reports of children taking knives and other objects to school to use in quarrels or cases of bullying promoted by content they see on the platform.

Protests rock Albanian capital, calling for PM’s resignation

Opposition lawmakers and supporters brought Albania’s capital, Tirana, to a standstill on Tuesday, blocking major roads and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government.