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Cyprus at the Center of Controversy Over Alleged Corruption Video

Published January 9, 2026, 20:17

A video circulating online containing dialogues implying collusion and corruption centered around the President of the Republic of Cyprus has caused a political earthquake in Cyprus and has flooded international media. The video, which the government describes as a product of editing and malicious intent, allegedly shows a mechanism for illegal funding. International media outlets, such as Euronews, the Huffington Post, Xinhua, TASS, as well as Greek channels ALPHA and OPEN, have given extensive coverage to the news, reporting on allegations of bribery and the potential circumvention of sanctions. Even Turkish and Turkish Cypriot media have taken up the coverage, with sharp headlines criticizing President Christodoulides.