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Legal Analysis of the 'Videogate' Scandal in Cyprus

Published January 23, 2026, 09:21
Legal Analysis of the 'Videogate' Scandal in Cyprus

Following the 'videogate' scandal in Cyprus, which led to the resignation of the Director of the President's Office and the First Lady from the organization, legal experts Andreas Passiourtidis and Yannos Georgiadis analyze the legal and other implications of the incident. They discuss the value of an anonymous video, the criminal aspects, access of businessmen to the Presidency, as well as issues such as televised trials and the presumption of innocence. Additionally, they refer to a letter sent by Philippa Karsera to Nicoletta Tsikkini and a new painting by Giorgos Gavriel. The discussion examines the potential consequences of the scandal and the legal challenges that arise.