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Videogate: Another Failed Scandal Management

Published January 20, 2026, 04:00
Videogate: Another Failed Scandal Management

The government's handling of the "Videogate" scandal is characterized as a failure and serves as a teaching example of how such situations should not be addressed. Criticism focuses on the delays, evasions, attempts at distraction, and aggressive behavior of those involved. The author argues that the government should have reacted immediately and decisively, dismissing the President's Chief of Staff, demanding a public apology, and ordering a full investigation. Furthermore, an immediate reorganization of personnel and clear guidelines for investments and charitable initiatives should have been initiated. The delay in addressing the scandal allowed the government's opponents to maintain the initiative and attack the presidential office. The lack of an immediate and decisive response led to the defamation of Cyprus in the media, both domestically and internationally. The author expresses regret for the depletion of Cyprus's "political capital" and emphasizes that the country's reputation has suffered significant damage. Proper management of the scandal could have protected the institution of the President and prevented further negative publicity.

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