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"The Guardian" Features Controversy Over Video: "Cash-for-Access" Scheme Allegations

Published January 13, 2026, 18:12
"The Guardian" Features Controversy Over Video: "Cash-for-Access" Scheme Allegations

The Guardian newspaper has published an article regarding the video causing a stir in Cyprus, which allegedly implicates President Nikos Christodoulides in a "cash-for-access" scheme. President Christodoulides has repeatedly denied the corruption allegations. The article details the resignation of the President's Chief of Staff and the departure of his wife from her leadership position in a charitable organization. The President has requested a full investigation of the matter by the relevant authorities, with the assistance of foreign states and the European Union. The 8.5-minute video was posted shortly after the start of the Cypriot presidency of the EU and allegedly shows conversations between the President's associates and investors, implying that access to the President could be secured through financial donations. The opposition is calling for a full clarification of the case, believing it damages the country's reputation.