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TikTok Returns to Albania Amid Censorship Concerns

2/28/2026

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  • TikTok has resumed operations in Albania after a year-long ban.
  • The ban followed a teenager's death linked to online bullying.
  • The Albanian government said the ban aimed to protect children.
  • Critics argued the timing was politically motivated, aligning with parliamentary elections.
  • Activists warn the ban sets a dangerous precedent for future censorship.