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

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 says the ban on TikTok his government announced was “not a rushed reaction to a single incident.”

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.