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Cracks in the Government: Video Leak Alleging Funding Shadows

Published January 8, 2026, 16:05
Cracks in the Government: Video Leak Alleging Funding Shadows

A leaked video circulating on X is causing a sensation, as it allegedly reveals funding to the Christodoulides government, linked to Nikos Christodoulides' election campaign and potential quid pro quo. The video features former Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis, Head of the President's Office Charalambos Charalambous, the First Lady, and Cyfield CEO Giorgos Chrysoschos. The discussions concern exceeding the campaign funding limit and the relationship between the government and businessmen. The government is mobilizing to confirm the authenticity of the video and manage the situation, which is described as particularly serious.