
Flash News
He abused his minor daughter, this is a 36-year-old man in custody in Fier
Serious in Fier! Father sexually abuses his minor daughter
The phone found in prison is expected to be disassembled, Laert Haxhiu risks isolation in '41 biss'
24 thousand bullets from Albania to Crete: How was the criminal network destroyed by the Greek police?
Drenova prison police officer arrested for bringing drugs and illegal items into cell
The Journalists' Association warns of lawsuit in the Constitutional Court for the closure of Tik Tok
The head of the Albanian Journalists Association (AGSH), Isa Myzyraj, told BIRN that the Albanian government's decision to block the social media platform Tik Tok violated freedom of expression and contradicted the Constitution.
“We consider this action dangerous for freedom of expression and have already started work on sending the case to the Constitutional Court ,” Myzyraj said. “Any action that violates freedom of expression will be challenged by us in the Constitutional Court and the European Court of Human Rights ,” he added.
At the request of the Electronic Postal Communications Authority (AKEP), companies providing internet services in the country are expected to block access to the Tik Tok application in Albania on Thursday.
This blockage follows the decision of the Council of Ministers dated March 6, 2025, to close the platform due to the alleged negative effect on the psycho-emotional health of children.
TikTok is a social media platform focused on short videos. It was created by the Chinese company ByteDance and allows users to create, edit, and share short videos with special effects, music, and various filters.
Prime Minister Edi Rama stated in a post on the social network 'X' that the decision to close the Tik Tok platform was made by the government after extensive consultations with parents and teachers.
"This is a decision made in broad consultation with 65,000 parents and teachers, and the second is a decision made after the necessary technical capacities were established ," Rama writes.
The figures provided by the prime minister cannot be independently verified, as his meetings were not held in the presence of the media. However, domestic and international freedom of expression organizations have been critical of the government's decision.
Blerjana Bino, executive director of the SCiDEV center, told BIRN that this is a precedent that violates fundamental human rights.
"We are concerned about the precedent being created by the total closure of Tik Tok, i.e. a precedent of "internet shutdown", thus violating the fundamental rights of citizens such as freedom of expression," said Bino.
"Under the pretext of child safety, the government could similarly shut down other platforms tomorrow, media or the internet itself, because they cause 'harm,'" she added.
The SCiDEV director further added that obtaining consent from parents in emotionally charged conditions caused by a tragedy is not a regular consultation process and cannot serve as an excuse for the total closure of the platform.
"There is no public report of this alleged consultation other than the media appearances of the Prime Minister and the relevant Minister in schools," said Bino, emphasizing that everyone is concerned about the safety of children, but there are other proportional measures that can be taken.
"Albania is two months away from parliamentary elections, and the closure of a platform that has become an important medium for new voices in politics and beyond, raises further concerns about the intent behind it ," Bino stressed.
Even AGSH leader Isa Myzyraj said that this decision is practically a precedent for other acts of censorship in a country with an autocratic government.
"This clearly shows that our institutions are autocratic and unresponsive, despite dozens of local and international organizations expressing concern about the closure of Tik Tok," he said.
"We are shocked that the government has not taken any reflection or step back regarding this situation ," Myzyraj concluded./ BIRN
Latest news


Be careful with medications: Some of them can harm your sex life
2025-07-01 15:00:32

'Golden Bullet'/ Lawyers leave the courtroom, Altin Ndoc's trial postponed again
2025-07-01 14:44:52
EU changes leadership, Kosovo in a number of places
2025-07-01 14:40:01
Should we drink a lot of water? Experts are surprised: You risk hyponatremia
2025-07-01 14:30:20



Lëpusha beyond Rama's postcards: A village that is being silently abandoned
2025-07-01 13:41:56
Scorching temperatures in France close the Eiffel Tower
2025-07-01 13:29:35
Media: China, Iran and North Korea, a threat to European security
2025-07-01 13:20:12
Albania drops in global index: Less calm, more insecure
2025-07-01 13:09:35
Road collapses, 5 villages in Martanesh risk being isolated
2025-07-01 13:03:04

Këlliçi: Opposition action to be decided in September
2025-07-01 12:48:49
Four tips for coping with the heat wave
2025-07-01 12:38:53
Car hits pedestrian on Transbalkan road
2025-07-01 12:27:09
Authors of 9 robberies, Erjon Sopoti and Abdullah Zyberi arrested
2025-07-01 12:15:56

He abused his minor daughter, this is a 36-year-old man in custody in Fier
2025-07-01 11:50:34
The constitution of the Kosovo Assembly fails for the 40th time
2025-07-01 11:40:08




EU confirms support for the Western Balkans
2025-07-01 10:50:45
Serious in Fier! Father sexually abuses his minor daughter
2025-07-01 10:32:33
One year since the passing of the colossus of Albanian literature, Ismail Kadare
2025-07-01 10:25:26


They supplied the 'spaçators' with drugs, two young men are arrested in Tirana
2025-07-01 09:54:09
Europe is "scorching", how dangerous are high temperatures?
2025-07-01 09:48:56


Nigel Farage in Albania: but why?
2025-07-01 09:13:12
Xama: The "Partizani" dossier is quite weak and without facts!
2025-07-01 09:04:47

Foreign exchange, the rate at which foreign currencies are sold and bought
2025-07-01 08:35:39
Fabricators again warn of factory closures and job cuts
2025-07-01 08:21:30
Horoscope, what do the stars have in store for you today?
2025-07-01 08:08:59
Scorching hot, temperatures reaching 40°C
2025-07-01 07:57:12
Morning Post/ In 2 lines: What mattered yesterday in Albania
2025-07-01 07:42:59
Recount after May 11, Braho: I had no expectations for massive vote trafficking
2025-06-30 22:54:18

Second hearing on the protected areas law, Zhupa: Unconstitutional and dangerous
2025-06-30 22:18:46



Israel-Iran conflict, Bushati: Albanians should be concerned
2025-06-30 21:32:42

Fuga: Journalism in Albania today in severe crisis
2025-06-30 21:07:11
"There is no room for panic"/ Moore: Serbia does not dare to attack Kosovo!
2025-06-30 20:49:53

Temperatures above 40 degrees, France closes nuclear plants and schools
2025-06-30 20:28:42
Lavrov: NATO is risking self-destruction with new military budget
2025-06-30 20:13:54
Turkey against the "Bektashi state" in Albania: Give up this idea!
2025-06-30 20:03:24

Accused of sexual abuse, producer Diddy awaits court decision
2025-06-30 19:40:44



Kurti and Vučić "face off" tomorrow in Skopje
2025-06-30 18:44:12
Tourism: new season, old problems
2025-06-30 18:27:23


Construction worker dies after falling from scaffolding in Berat
2025-06-30 17:51:44




Almost free housing: East Germany against depopulation
2025-06-30 16:43:06

Hamas says nearly 60 people killed in Gaza as Trump calls for ceasefire
2025-06-30 16:14:15
Drownings on beaches/ Expert Softa: Negligence and incompetence by institutions!
2025-06-30 16:00:03


European ports are overloaded due to Trump tariffs
2025-06-30 15:30:44
The prosecution sends two Korça Municipality officials to trial
2025-06-30 15:19:54

Lezha/ Police impose 3165 administrative measures, handcuff 19 drivers
2025-06-30 14:55:04
Young people leave Albania in search of a more sustainable future
2025-06-30 14:47:52
Record-breaking summer, health threats and preventive measures
2025-06-30 14:36:19


Constitution of the Parliament, Osmani invites political leaders to a meeting
2025-06-30 14:07:54

Heat wave 'invades' Europe, Spain records temperatures up to 46 degrees Celsius
2025-06-30 13:42:02
Accident in Vlora, car hits 2 tourists
2025-06-30 13:32:16

Kurti confirms participation in today's official dinner in Skopje
2025-06-30 13:03:27

Fight between 4 minors in Kosovo, one of them injured with a knife
2025-06-30 12:38:45

Report: Teenage girls the loneliest in the world
2025-06-30 12:20:40
Commissioner Kos and Balkan leaders meet in Skopje on Growth Plan
2025-06-30 12:07:59
Wanted by Italy, member of a criminal organization captured in Fier
2025-06-30 11:55:53
Hundreds of families displaced by wave of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
2025-06-30 11:45:17
