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Panic at the Presidential Palace Over… Hybrid Warfare Following Video Leak

Published January 8, 2026, 19:01
Panic at the Presidential Palace Over… Hybrid Warfare Following Video Leak

Intense mobilization is underway at the Presidential Palace following the leak of a video circulating online, depicting conversations between, among others, former Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis, the Director of the President's Office, Charalambos Charalambous, and alleged investors. The footage has sparked political reactions and calls for clarity. The government announced the launch of a criminal investigation, not regarding the content of the video, but related to a suspected case of hybrid activity against the Republic of Cyprus. Initially, the Government Spokesman described the video as malicious and a product of editing, emphasizing an attempt to tarnish the image of the government and the country.