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Cyprus Government Attributes Video Controversy to Hybrid Threats

Published January 10, 2026, 12:01
Cyprus Government Attributes Video Controversy to Hybrid Threats

The Cypriot government is treating the recently circulated video as part of a “hybrid threat,” having been informed by Brussels prior to assuming the presidency of the EU Council. Deputy Government Spokesperson Yannis Antoniou stated that the video is a product of audio and image manipulation, intended to mislead. The government emphasizes that the President of the Republic is solely represented by the Director of the Presidential Office, Charalambos Charalambous, and that any potential misconduct will be investigated. It also calls on anyone with information to submit it to the authorities. The government expresses concern over the attempt to discredit Cyprus during its EU Council presidency and deems it unfortunate that some are adopting the video's content before its authenticity is investigated.