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Controversial Video Leads to Resignations and Premature Judgments

Published January 13, 2026, 08:22
Controversial Video Leads to Resignations and Premature Judgments

The case of the controversial video has led to two resignations, those of the First Lady Philippa Karssera Christodoulidou and the Director of the President's Office, Charalambos Charalambous. The case is being investigated at multiple levels, but voices are already adopting the content of the video, while others rush to condemn or acquit those involved before the investigations are completed. The First Lady resigned due to the "relentless attack" on social media and the spread of false news, while Mr. Charalambous's resignation is linked to his contact with a person posing as an investor. The Holy Synod awaits confirmation that the suspended Metropolitan of Tychikos has appealed to the Supreme Court against the decision to remove him, which could lead to his defrocking. This case highlights a tendency in Cyprus for citizens to anticipate the results of investigations and form hasty judgments.