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Cyprus Government 'Plummeting' Amid Corruption Scandal - FT

Published January 13, 2026, 14:00
Cyprus Government 'Plummeting' Amid Corruption Scandal - FT

The Cypriot government is at the center of a corruption scandal, according to the Financial Times, following the release of a video allegedly showing the former Director of the President's Office, Charalambos Charalambous, discussing accepting donations in exchange for access to the Presidency. Mr. Charalambous has resigned and denies the allegations, claiming the video has been extensively edited. The government has dismissed the video as a malicious fabrication and is investigating the matter as a potential 'hybrid activity' against the Republic of Cyprus. The scandal is a blow to President Christodoulides, who had made tackling corruption a priority, and comes at a critical time as Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council of the EU. The case has also heightened political tensions ahead of parliamentary elections.