JOQ Albania
| 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 |
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]
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]
References
- ^ Halla, Barbara (2022-04-29). "Comment: Disinformation in Albania Is an Internal Affair" [Koment: Dezinformimi në Shqipëri është një çështje e brendshme]. Exit News. Archived from the original on 2022-05-13. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ F Tenolli (4 August 2019). "Çfarë është KOMUNITETI JOQ Albania dhe si funksionon?" [What is the JOQ Albania Community and How Does It Work?]. JOQ Albania. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "The online media market in Albania is overturned, Abcnews.al climbs to the top, 'JOQ Albania' falls from the throne". Gazeta Express. 29 August 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ^ "Zemljotresi prodrmali veći dio Crne Gore, u Albaniji više desetina povrijeđenih" [Earthquakes shook much of Montenegro; dozens injured in Albania]. Vijesti (in Bosnian). 2019-09-21. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "Mbyllet JOQ Albania, faqja sociale me 2 milionë ndjekës, drejtuesi: Armata e sullfaqeve…". Gazeta Shqip (in Albanian). 30 November 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ^ Cekeli, Gentjan (2021-02-22). "Gentjan Cekeli reflekton mbi rrugëtimin e tij dhe vendosjen e një rekordi botëror Guinness" [Gentjan Cekeli reflects on his journey and setting a Guinness World Record]. Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "Στην Αλβανία στήνουν προβοκάτσια κατά των Βορειοηπειρωτών με καμένες σημαίες" [In Albania, provocations staged against Northern Epirotes using burned flags]. Tribune.gr (in Greek). 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "Rama mbyll portalin e parë, AKEP bllokon "Jeta Osh Qef", portali pa akses brenda Shqipërisë" [Rama shuts down the first portal, AKEP blocks “Jeta Osh Qef”, site inaccessible from inside Albania]. Gazeta Shqip (in Albanian). 2019-11-28. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ Koha Jonë (2 December 2019). "Pronari i faqes "JOQ Albania", Gentian Çekeli: Nuk e kam frikë Ramën" [Owner of “JOQ Albania”, Gentian Çekeli: I am not afraid of Rama]. Koha Jonë. Retrieved 2 September 2025.