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Clear the Landscape Regarding the Video

Published January 10, 2026, 08:11
Clear the Landscape Regarding the Video

A video posted by Emily Thompson, who presents herself as an independent researcher, shows former minister Giorgos Lakkotripis and the President's Office Director, Charalambos Charalambous, talking in a way that is interpreted as a "confession" of corruption and "illegal trafficking of cash" and "criminal financing" of Nikos Christodoulides' election campaign. Mr. Lakkotripis has filed a complaint with the Police regarding the video, while the government has described it as malicious and a product of editing. The case has caused a political earthquake and intense public interest. While investigations by the Police and other services are underway, the need for careful handling of the case and avoidance of premature conclusions is emphasized. Citizens expect answers to the issues that have arisen. The government is considering the possibility of a hybrid attack against the Republic of Cyprus, given Cyprus' Presidency of the Council of the EU. Such attacks are expected to be dealt with effectively.