Cypriot president says he has ‘nothing to fear’ over corruption allegations

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides is facing corruption allegations after a video surfaced online implicating his aides and allies in a cash-for-access scheme. The video, posted shortly after Cyprus assumed the EU presidency, alleges that donations to a charity headed by the First Lady could secure access to the President. The scandal has led to the resignations of Christodoulides' chief of staff and his wife from her charity leadership role. Christodoulides denies the allegations, stating he has "nothing to fear" and is calling for a full investigation by state authorities, including intelligence services and cybersecurity experts. Government sources have described the video as a "hybrid attack," potentially orchestrated by a foreign state, and are seeking assistance from foreign states and the EU to determine its origin.