Albanian authorities' decision follows the stabbing death of a teenager in mid-November by another teen after a quarrel that started on TikTok.

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.

Albania announces a one-year ban on TikTok, the popular short video app, following the killing of a teenager last month that raised fears over the influence of social media on children.