JOQ Albania
Albanian online informative media platform founded in 2010
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JOQ Albania formerly Jeta Osh Qef (English: Life is Fun) 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.[1][2] [3]
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| Formerly | Jeta Osh Qef |
|---|---|
Type of site | News and information portal |
| Available in | Albanian, English |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Country of origin | Albania |
| Subsidiaries | JOQ News JOQ Travel JOQ Sport JOQ Kosovo JOQ Macedonia |
| URL | https://joq-albania.com/ |
| Launched | February 5, 2010 |
| Current status | Active |
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.[4] The platform has over 2 million followers and operates five additional sub-channels: JOQ News, JOQ Sport, JOQ Travel, JOQ Macedonia, and JOQ Kosovo.[5]
Recognition and controversies
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.[6] 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.[7][8][9]
