Video software

In 2024, a variety of applications gained massive popularity among Android users in Bulgaria, with some surprising leaders in the rankings. A recent survey by bTV, using data from Similarweb up to December 30, revealed the five most downloaded apps in the country, showcasing a wide array of categories from gaming to social networking and video editing.

Every evening, Ergus Katiaj uploads a video on TikTok reminding customers that his shop in Tirana delivers potato chips, cigarettes and alcohol through the night. His phone buzzes with orders that add about 1,000 euros to his monthly profit.

The second vice president of Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), Tania D'Amelio (C), speaks about a fine imposed on the social network TikTok at the TSJ building in Caracas on Dec. 30, 2024.

Venezuela's highest court has fined TikTok $10 million in connection with viral challenges that authorities say left three adolescents dead from intoxication by chemical substances.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump filed a brief Friday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his Jan. 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.

Albania's prime minister said Sunday the ban on TikTok his government announced a day earlier was "not a rushed reaction to a single incident."

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday the government will shut down TikTok for one year, accusing the popular video service of inciting violence and bullying, especially among children.

What can go viral on TikTok is truly a mystery. From an unusual parking job to an apartment building… optical illusion, hundreds of thousands of views can be amassed in just a few hours.

A viral video on TikTok featuring an apartment building in Edessa has gathered over 200,000 likes, thanks to its unique architecture.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that TikTok will be banned in Albania for at least a year, starting in early 2025. This decision follows a tragic incident in which a 14-year-old student was killed and another injured in a fight near a school in Tirana.

The European Commission has initiated formal proceedings against TikTok, suspecting the platform of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) in relation to its role in the Romanian presidential election. The investigation follows allegations of Russian interference in the election, particularly on TikTok, as identified by Romania's intelligence services.

The Greek government is now moving towards prohibiting children under the age of 15 from accessing social media.