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Exaggeration and Lack of Proportion in Troodos Snow Warning

Published January 14, 2026, 09:19
Exaggeration and Lack of Proportion in Troodos Snow Warning

The article comments on the excessive reaction of the Troodos police to a minor snowfall (3 centimeters), prohibiting the circulation of vehicles that do not have four-wheel drive or anti-slip chains. The author questions the necessity of this drastic warning, as the snow melted quickly with sunrise. It is suggested that the warning may have been intended to discourage people from visiting the area, thereby reducing the burden on the police. Reference to similar exaggerations in the past, such as shark announcements, reinforces the author's criticism of the lack of proportion.