JOQ Albania
JOQ Albania formerly Jeta Osh Qef is an Albanian-language online media platform based in Albania owned by JOQ GROUP EO. Since its founding in 2010, it has become one of the largest Albanian-speaking online sources for exclusive, political, current, viral, entertainment, and general interest news from both Albania and abroad.
Network
JOQ Albania maintains a strong social media presence, particularly on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, where it publishes user-generated content submitted by Albanian citizens. The platform has over 2 million followers and operates five additional sub-channels: JOQ News, JOQ Sport, JOQ Travel, JOQ Macedonia, and JOQ Kosovo.
In 2012, JOQ Albania was reportedly recognized by the Guinness World Records for having the most commented social media post globally, with over 1 million comments. On November 28, 2019, the website was blocked without a court order by Albanian authorities, following its critical stance towards the government. The site's administrators were declared wanted by the police, prompting reactions from international press freedom organizations.