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Scandalous Hypocrisy Surrounding the Video Targeting Christodoulides

Published January 10, 2026, 10:15
Scandalous Hypocrisy Surrounding the Video Targeting Christodoulides

A video circulating on the X platform has caused turmoil in the Cypriot political system, as it contains excerpts from conversations of relatives, associates, and friends of President Christodoulides (Charalambous, Lakotrypis, Chrysokhos). The video raises questions about potential corruption and political entanglement, and challenges the President's integrity. The video's plot focuses on practices of centralism, opacity, potential collusion with businessmen, and conflicts of interest – issues for which the President has faced criticism. A significant portion of the video concerns discussions by former Commerce Minister Giorgos Lakotrypis with alleged investors, where cash funding of the 2023 election campaign exceeding the legal limit is mentioned. The video has provoked reactions from political parties, with some calling for resignations and an audit of contributions.