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ELAM Defends Government Amidst Videogate Scandal

Published January 14, 2026, 06:02
ELAM Defends Government Amidst Videogate Scandal

Amidst the crisis caused by Videogate in Cyprus, the ELAM party has taken on an unofficial role of defending the Christodoulides government. ELAM is promoting the theory of a 'Turkish provocation,' arguing that the video is part of an effort to destabilize Cyprus by Turkey, rather than focusing on allegations of corruption. This stance provides the government with a 'smoke screen' to avoid answering substantive questions about the 'bags of cash' shown in the video. ELAM avoids naming the individuals involved, such as Charalambos Charalambous, and focuses on questioning the origin of the video instead of condemning the actions depicted. The ELAM's support for the government is considered to have quid pro quo, as the party remains silent about the activities of the 'family network' of Charalambous-Karsera. Critics argue that President Christodoulides is 'held hostage' by the far-right, as the acceptance of the government's narrative by ELAM is the only thing keeping him afloat communicatively.