Government authorities are investigating a possible case of hybrid activity against the Republic of Cyprus, following the circulation of a controversial video on social media that includes claims about political financing and access to the Presidential Palace.

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said in a written statement that, based on further examination and evidence collected by the relevant state service, the case is now being assessed as potential hybrid activity. He added that both the Attorney General and the Chief of Police have already been informed.

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The video, which surfaced as an alleged “leak” on the social media platform X, has triggered intense public debate and political reactions, as it appears to include secretly recorded conversations involving individuals who currently hold or previously held public office, as well as a businessman.

In an earlier response, Letymbiotis claimed that the video was deemed 'malicious and a product of editing' following an initial assessment. According to the government, the content contains 'false and misleading claims' aimed at damaging the image of both the government and the country.

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“The video attempts, through deceptive allegations and arbitrary conclusions, to undermine the credibility of the government and Cyprus internationally,” the spokesman said.

Following additional investigation, however, the authorities escalated the matter, framing it as a possible hybrid operation targeting the Republic of Cyprus, without providing further details on the nature or origin of the alleged activity.

AKEL Secretary General Stefanos Stefanou, has strongly criticised what it describes as the government’s delayed response. Stefanou argued that branding the video as hybrid activity does not address the serious political, ethical and institutional issues raised.

He pointed specifically to allegations contained in the video regarding:

• Cash donations to the President’s election campaign, allegedly intended to avoid exceeding the legal €1 million spending cap

• Contributions by businessmen allegedly linked to expectations of governmental facilitation

• The management of a campaign-related fund reportedly associated with the President’s spouse

According to AKEL, these claims require clear answers and transparency, regardless of how or why the video was recorded or disseminated.

Political parties across the spectrum have called on the authorities to clarify the matter, stressing the importance of transparency, institutional integrity and public trust. At this stage, no official conclusions have been announced, and there is no public timeline for the completion of the investigation.

The authorities have confirmed that inquiries are ongoing, while the political fallout continues, with the issue expected to remain high on the public agenda in the coming days.

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