Nicosia, Cyprus. Parliamentary scrutiny of the social support fund intensified on Thursday as lawmakers requested a full list of donors following a video alleging corruption and influence at the presidential palace.
Request for donor list and legal review
The issue was referred to attorney-general Georgios Savvides after statements by state treasurer Andreas Antoniades and personal data protection commissioner Maria Christofidou at a House audit committee hearing.
The committee, chaired by Disy MP Dimitris Dimitriou, asked Antoniades to provide a list of all donors from January 2020 to December 2025.
“The infamous video has made allegations concerning the social support fund and that individuals gain favour from the presidency through contributions,” Dimitriou said.
Positions from officials and lawmakers
Antoniades, who also acts as the treasurer for the charity, said he had requested a legal opinion from the attorney-general and added that “after the commissioner’s positions are examined, an opinion will be given on whether the relevant list will be forwarded to parliament.”
Christofidou did not offer a clear stance and reserved the right to issue a written statement to parliament at a later stage.
Akel MP Andreas Pasiourtides challenged her, saying parties are obliged to publish their donors in detail and by name, and that her lack of a position contradicted the law.
Donation figures
Antoniades provided a summary of donations showing an increase in contributions.
In 2020, 23 donors gave €590,914, rising to 118 donors contributing €2,049,909 in 2025.
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