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Cyprus President Promotes Use Of diakivernisi.gov.cy For Policy Oversight

President Nikos Christodoulides has encouraged citizens to use the diakivernisi.gov.cy platform to monitor government initiatives and compare policy commitments with their implementation.

Commitment To Transparency And Accountability

In a video message shared on social media, the President said citizens in modern democracies have the right to remain informed about government decisions and policies that affect their daily lives. He also stressed the importance of public scrutiny, noting that criticism contributes to improving the effectiveness and accountability of state institutions.

Expanding Digital Access To Government Information

As part of broader efforts to increase transparency, the government has introduced annual presentations outlining its priorities and planned actions at the beginning of each year. According to Christodoulides, these initiatives are intended to give citizens greater visibility into government activities and enable them to evaluate progress throughout the year.

A Digital Platform For Monitoring Progress

The diakivernisi.gov.cy portal provides information on government projects and policy initiatives, allowing citizens, journalists and other interested parties to track their implementation. Designed to offer easy access to information, the platform aims to facilitate public engagement and provide users with an opportunity to submit feedback on government performance.

Call For Public Participation

Christodoulides urged citizens to visit the platform and share their views on the government’s work. He reiterated that transparency and accountability remain central principles of governance and emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue with society.

Reddit Tests TikTok-Style Video And Audio For Popular Posts

Reddit is testing new ways to consume its most popular posts, including video and audio formats inspired by how Reddit stories are already shared on platforms such as TikTok and Meta’s Reels.

The experiment began Monday across selected communities. Reddit says the early test will help determine which formats users prefer and whether they can eventually be expanded more widely.

From Reddit Threads To Narrated Videos

The idea was first discussed during Reddit’s second-quarter earnings call in July. CEO Steve Huffman noted that popular Reddit stories are already being turned into narrated videos on other platforms, often using text-to-speech or creators reading posts aloud alongside unrelated footage.

Reddit now wants to bring that experience directly to its own platform. Users participating in the test can choose whether to “read” or “play” eligible posts.

Audio could allow people to listen to Reddit while exercising, walking or doing other activities, while video could make written conversations more engaging.

Original Posts Will Remain

The initial test is limited to selected English-language posts and is available through Reddit’s iOS and Android apps. The original posts and their comments will remain available, meaning the new formats will complement rather than replace Reddit’s traditional experience.

The company is also evaluating whether these formats can be introduced without losing the character of Reddit’s text-based communities.

Reddit Has Tested Video Before

The latest experiment builds on Reddit’s earlier attempts to expand beyond text. The company introduced native video hosting in 2017 and later tested a TikTok-style video feed.

More recently, Reddit introduced video in comments, which the company says now accounts for more than 10% of video posts on the platform.

The new test is another step in Reddit’s effort to make its content more accessible in different formats while competing for attention in an increasingly video-focused social media market.

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