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Cyprus Parliament President Comments on Leaked Video Alleging Illegal Practices

Published January 8, 2026, 17:17
Cyprus Parliament President Comments on Leaked Video Alleging Illegal Practices

The President of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, commented on the widespread circulation of a video allegedly implicating individuals and the government in illegal practices. Ms. Demetriou expressed hope that the video does not reflect reality and called on the competent authorities to take appropriate action. The video, posted on the X platform by the account Emily Thompson, includes conversations with the Director of the President's Office, Charalambos Charalambous, former Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis, and Cyfield CEO Giorgos Chrysoschos. The conversations in the video raise questions about the funding of Nikos Christodoulides' presidential campaign in 2023, as well as potential mechanisms for access to the Presidential Palace by individuals with financial interests. To date, the competent authorities have not made any official statement regarding whether they will investigate the case, however, the video has sparked intense discussion on social media and in the political arena.