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DIKO Expresses Concerns Over Cooperation with President Christodoulides, But Rules Out Withdrawal

Published January 13, 2026, 07:14
DIKO Expresses Concerns Over Cooperation with President Christodoulides, But Rules Out Withdrawal

DIKO is expressing concern over the way it cooperates with President Christodoulides, following the release of a video containing discussions about potential interventions and acquisitions. The President of DIKO, Nikola Papadopoulos, stated that specific proposals have been submitted to the President of the Republic to ensure transparency and zero tolerance for similar incidents. The suspension of the President's Chief of Staff and the First Lady's withdrawal from public life are positively assessed, while police investigations are underway into the origin and content of the video. DIKO emphasizes the importance of protecting the institution of the Presidency and has given the President time to manage the crisis. At the same time, it warns that if the allegations in the video prove to be true, people close to the President may have exposed him. The party believes that the most serious issue concerns the actions of the President's Chief of Staff, as the institution is directly involved. Mr. Papadopoulos described the video as "very strange," noting that it was released by an unknown source and not by a recognized journalist. This raises questions about the purpose and timing of the release. DIKO proposes the appointment of special criminal investigators to fully investigate the case. Overall, DIKO maintains a wait-and-see attitude, but at the same time seeks full transparency and investigation of all aspects of the case, without currently raising the issue of withdrawal from the government.