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Funding Allegations Surrounding Cyprus President Christodoulides After Leaked Video

Published January 8, 2026, 17:20
Funding Allegations Surrounding Cyprus President Christodoulides After Leaked Video

A video leaked today on the X platform is raising questions about the funding of Nikos Christodoulides' presidential campaign in 2023 and access to him by investors. The video includes conversations with the Director of the President's Office, Charalambos Charalambous, former Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis, and Cyfield CEO Giorgos Chrysoschos. The conversations appear to have been secretly recorded and concern campaign finance and spending limits. Giorgos Lakkotrypis mentions that exceeding the €1 million limit sometimes requires relying on cash. Charalambos Charalambous describes how investors can access the President's Office, while Giorgos Chrysoschos refers to his close relationship with the President, stating that he can call him at any time and sees him frequently. The video raises concerns about potential violations of campaign finance laws and opaque practices in accessing the President. The leak of the video has caused strong reactions in Cyprus and is expected to lead to further investigations and discussions.