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Cyprus Reels from Leaked Video Alleging Campaign Finance Violations

Published January 11, 2026, 06:06
Cyprus Reels from Leaked Video Alleging Campaign Finance Violations

A leaked video on the X platform is causing political turmoil in Cyprus, as it allegedly shows close associates of President Christodoulides discussing funding his election campaign, bypassing the legal spending limit. The Presidential Office and those involved claim the video is a product of editing and contains false claims. The case has reignited discussions about corruption and collusion in Cyprus, putting the Christodoulides government in a difficult position, having been elected on a platform of change and fighting corruption. Regardless of the video's authenticity, the incident reinforces public disillusionment with politics and empowers anti-establishment forces ahead of parliamentary elections.