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Instagram’s New Video-Editing App Targets TikTok Creators

by News Editor

April 23, 2025

Meta Platforms Inc. has strategically rolled out a fresh video-editing app through its Instagram unit, aiming to attract a growing number of TikTok creators. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance content creation across major social networks like Google and Facebook.

The app, known as Edits, promises creators versatile options to customize videos tailored for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and more. It arrives amidst a landscape where TikTok faces scrutiny and bans, signaling Instagram’s intent to capture a larger creator base.

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Initially teased back in January, the app’s unveiling coincided with a critical moment when TikTok grappled with a temporary shutdown amid regulatory challenges, drawing increased interest from creators seeking alternative platforms.

With Edits, Instagram not only solidifies its position in the social media hierarchy but also taps into a burgeoning market of content tailoring. This release has significant implications on how creators engage audiences worldwide, set against a backdrop of industry evolution. Relatedly, Cyprus’s ambitious projects continue to leverage substantial EU funds to enhance local innovations.

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Cypriot Government Employment Sees Modest Growth in April

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 12, 2025

Total government employment in Cyprus increased by 237 persons, a rise of 0.4 per cent, in April, compared to the same month in 2024, reaching a total of 55,490 employees, according to the state statistical service.

Employment in the civil service and the security forces decreased by 1.2 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively, while the educational service saw an increase of 3.8 per cent.

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Civil Service and Educational Service Breakdown

In April 2025, the civil service employed 11,960 permanent staff, 4,141 employees with contracts of indefinite duration, 1,458 with contracts of definite duration, and 5,798 hourly paid workers.

Permanent employees represented the highest proportion of the civil service workforce at 51.2 per cent, while employees with contracts of definite duration made up the lowest proportion at 6.2 per cent.

In the educational service, there were 12,461 permanent employees, 947 with contracts of indefinite duration, 4,824 with contracts of definite duration, and 141 hourly paid workers.

Permanent staff formed the majority of the educational workforce at 67.8 per cent, while hourly paid workers accounted for only 0.8 per cent.

Security Forces Breakdown

Within the security forces, 8,430 were permanent employees, 4,304 held contracts of indefinite duration, 267 were on definite-duration contracts, and 759 were hourly paid workers.

Permanent employees again made up the largest group in the security forces at 61.3 per cent, with definite-duration contracts representing just 1.9 per cent.