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Guardian Reports on 'Cash for Access' Allegations Against Cypriot President

Published January 13, 2026, 16:21
Guardian Reports on 'Cash for Access' Allegations Against Cypriot President

The Guardian reports that President Christodoulides categorically denies allegations of corruption stemming from the release of a video. The 8.5-minute video, which surfaced shortly after the start of the Cypriot EU presidency, allegedly shows the President's associates discussing potential access to him through financial donations to a charitable fund. The case led to the resignation of the President's Chief of Staff and the departure of his wife from the leadership position of a charity. The President has called for a full investigation into the matter, with the assistance of foreign states and the EU. Government sources have described the video as 'malicious and edited' and part of a 'hybrid attack'.