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Emergency Meeting at Presidential Palace Over Controversial Video, Parties Demand Explanations

Published January 8, 2026, 17:24
Emergency Meeting at Presidential Palace Over Controversial Video, Parties Demand Explanations

Following the release of a video allegedly showing “secret” conversations between political and business figures regarding funding, an emergency meeting was held at the Presidential Palace with Nikos Christodoulides and his close associates. The video features former Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis, the President's Office Director Charalambos Charalambous, and businessman Giorgos Chrysoschoou in conversation with individuals purportedly interested in investing in Cyprus, while presenting illegal funding and circumvention of sanctions. Mr. Lakkotrypis has already reported the video to the police, claiming it is a misrepresentation. Party leaders Annita Dimitriou (DISY) and Stefanos Stefanou (AKEL) have also reacted, demanding explanations from the government.