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Moments of Tension at the Institutions Committee Regarding the Controversial Video - Examination of a €500,000 Donation, Says Piki

Published January 21, 2026, 17:10
Moments of Tension at the Institutions Committee Regarding the Controversial Video - Examination of a €500,000 Donation, Says Piki

The Parliamentary Committee on Institutions discussed the controversial video with allegations of collusion and corruption mechanisms within the Christodoulides government. The discussion focused on questions directed to the Accountant General and the Deputy Minister to the President regarding donations to the Independent Social Support Agency and the legality of George Lakkotrypis's activities. The committee decided to revisit the issue as questions remained unanswered. A €500,000 donation for a pilot educational program is also under examination. Moments of tension occurred during the session, with sharp exchanges between MPs.