Cyprus First Lady and a Top Aide to the President Resign After Leaked Video Scandal

Following a leaked video alleging efforts to bypass campaign finance caps and leverage a state-backed charity for access to top officials, Cyprus’s first lady and the president’s office director resigned; authorities are probing the video’s origin and authenticity amid suggestions of a hybrid attack, while an independent watchdog saw no clear AI manipulation and the auditor general highlighted conflict-of-interest risks tied to surging donations.