Cyprus First Lady resigns from charity post amid corruption claims after leaked video

Cyprus’ first lady Philippa Karsera says she is stepping down from the AFKS charity fund’s management committee, citing an ‘unrelenting attack’ on social media; the move follows a secretly recorded video alleging ways to bypass campaign spending caps, grant access to the president and first lady, and misuse corporate social contributions. The government denies the claims and has sought international help to trace the video’s origin, while the opposition questions donor transparency as coalition allies weigh their support ahead of May elections and the 2028 presidential vote.