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Videogate: Tensions and Unanswered Questions in Parliament Committee Hearing

Published January 21, 2026, 19:20
Videogate: Tensions and Unanswered Questions in Parliament Committee Hearing

A parliamentary committee hearing regarding the video circulating with allegations of corruption within the Christodoulides government was tense and yielded no immediate answers. AKEL MPs raised questions about donations, meetings involving the President, and the legality of Giorgos Lakkotrypis's activities in the private sector. The Legal Service stated that the Independent Investigator, Andreas Paschalidis, will complete his investigation within three months. The session was marked by heated exchanges, with Andreas Themistocleous causing controversy through the use of offensive language. The discussion focused on potential political, institutional, and criminal liabilities arising from the video's content.