Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has declared a one-year ban on TikTok starting in early 2025, following the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in a school incident linked to social media disputes. Rama attributed the violence to TikTok, describing the platform as a danger to children. The ban is part of a broader initiative to enhance safety in schools. TikTok has challenged the decision, stating that the involved youth did not have accounts on the platform. Critics view the ban as an overreaction that infringes on free speech.