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Legal Experts Discuss Implications of 'Videogate' Scandal

Published January 22, 2026, 13:26
Legal Experts Discuss Implications of 'Videogate' Scandal

Following the 'videogate' scandal, which led to the resignation of the Director of the President's Office and the First Lady from the organization, legal experts Andreas Passiourtidis and Yannos Georgiades provided a legal analysis of the incident's implications. They examined the value of an anonymous video without identifying the creator, as well as the criminal aspects and police investigations. The discussion focused on the access of businessmen to the Presidency, the phenomenon of 'teledikeia' (trial by media), and the principle of presumption of innocence. The legal experts also commented on the letter sent by Philippa Karsera to Nicoletta Tsikkini and the new painting by Giorgos Gavriel. Passiourtidis and Georgiades emphasized the need for transparency and legality in procedures related to the Presidency, as well as the protection of the rights of all involved. Their analysis raised questions about the credibility of circulating information and the need for careful examination of the facts. The 'videogate' scandal has caused political uproar in Cyprus, and the case is under investigation, with more details expected to be revealed in the future.