Albania bans TikTok for one year after death of teenager, as U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear ByteDance's ban challenge.

A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death last month, allegedly by a fellow pupil, with the incident reportedly taking place following an argument between the pair on social media. The incident sparked a wider debate in the country.

Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking at a meeting with teachers and parents, said TikTok "would be fully closed for all. ... There will be no TikTok in the Republic of Albania." Rama said the ...

Albanian authorities held 1,300 meetings with teachers and parents following the stabbing death of a teenager in November by another teenager after a quarrel that started on TikTok. Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking at a meeting with teachers and parents, ...

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 government announced a year-long ban on TikTok, citing concerns over violence and bullying, especially among youth. The decision follows a stabbing incident linked to social media disputes.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday dismissed TikTok's response to the country's ban of the platform, insisting the government action was "not a rushed reaction to a single incident".

Albania bans TikTok for a year after a teen’s death sparks concerns about the platform’s mental health impact.

If not, the platform would be banned in the United States -- denying TikTok its claimed 170 million users in the countries. TikTok admitted ByteDance employees in China had accessed Americans’ data but it has denied giving data to the Chinese authorities.

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