Albania is to ban TikTok for one year, following the recent killing of a teen that raised fears over the influence of social media on children.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama says that “TikTok is the thug of the neighbourhood”.

The ban is part of a broader plan to make schools safer in the European country.

Albania bans TikTok for one year to make schools safer, following concerns over social media's influence on children.

Albania’s prime minister has said the government will shut down the social media service TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children.

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s prime minister said Saturday the government will shut down the video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. Albanian authorities held 1,300 meetings with teachers and parents following the stabbing death of a teenager in mid-November by another teen after a quarrel […]

Albania's prime minister said Saturday the government will shut down the video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. Albanian authorities held 1,300 meetings with teachers and parents following the stabbing death of a teenager in mid-November by another teen after a…

Albanian children comprise the largest group of TikTok users in the country, according to researchers

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.