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Presidential Palace Dismisses Leaked Video as Malicious and Fabricated

Published January 8, 2026, 17:23

The Cypriot Presidential Palace has dismissed the leaked video that sparked political controversy as “malicious” and a “product of montage,” based on an assessment by the relevant state service. The video allegedly shows conversations between a former Minister, the Director of the President’s Office, and a businessman regarding funding and circumvention of sanctions. The Presidential Palace’s statement emphasizes that the video attempts to damage the image of the government and the country through false claims. An emergency meeting was held at the Presidential Palace to address the issue.