President Christodoulides addresses security threats and vehicle purchase controversy

On Thursday, September 10, 2026, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides addressed recent political controversy surrounding the procurement of a new vehicle for the Presidential Guard. During an event in Athienou, the President clarified that he does not oversee personal or state security matters, asserting that such responsibilities lie with specialized departments rather than his office.

The discussion followed reports suggesting that the President had received four distinct threats, rather than one as previously speculated. When asked if opposition political leaders were aware of these security risks when they criticized the €595,000 expenditure for the new armored limousine, Christodoulides declined to comment further. He expressed dissatisfaction with the parliamentary voting results, noting that the outcome did not align with initial public remarks made by certain political figures.

The President reiterated his stance that security protocols are strictly professional matters outside his jurisdiction. He signaled an intent to distance himself from the ongoing public debate regarding the vehicle purchase and the associated security threats, refusing to provide additional details on the nature or origin of the threats mentioned.