Philenews

Support Body and Philippa Pay the Price for Lack of Transparency

Published January 14, 2026, 09:18
Support Body and Philippa Pay the Price for Lack of Transparency

A video revealing irregularities within the Social Support Body and the involvement of Philippa Karsera has caused turmoil. In 2024, the Body supported 1,098 students with €1.8 million, funds that are now being questioned. The author argues that they had been warning about this development for a year, emphasizing the lack of transparency regarding donors and amounts donated as the main cause. This lack of transparency, combined with the existing public distrust due to past incidents, has led to challenges regarding the legitimacy of the support. The author cites examples from other countries where transparency is the norm, and accuses Cyprus of preferring 'secrecy' and hindering accountability. Finally, they emphasize that transparency is fundamental to public trust in institutions and that those who have nothing to hide should not fear it.