tech
February 6, 2026
Albania Lifts TikTok Ban After Nearly a Year, App Returns to Users
The Albanian government has lifted the TikTok ban that was in effect for almost a year, returning the app to approximately 1.5 million users across the country. The decision comes after a legal dispute and an agreement to implement additional child protection measures.
TL;DR
- Albania has lifted its ban on TikTok, which was in place for nearly a year.
- The app will now be accessible to around 1.5 million users in the country.
- The decision was made after a court dispute and an agreement on enhanced child protection measures.
- The National Cyber Security Agency is tasked with implementing technical measures to restore access.
- The ban was initially imposed in March 2025 following a tragic incident involving a minor.
- Users had been bypassing the ban using VPN services.
- The opposition had criticized the ban, suggesting it could have impacted recent parliamentary elections.
- TikTok globally faces scrutiny over data collection, mental health impact on youth, and potential election manipulation.
- This move aligns with a global trend of increased social media regulation.