Reactions to Hartsiotis' Statement Calling Couple's Death an 'Unfortunate Incident'

A statement by the Minister of Justice, Marios Hartsiotis, regarding the fire in Limassol has sparked strong reactions. Mr. Hartsiotis described the tragedy of the elderly couple's death as an "unfortunate incident," while also emphasizing that "although 16 entire villages were evacuated, we had absolutely no loss of life."

This statement has provoked numerous negative comments online. Mr. Hartsiotis also mentioned that damage to properties was limited, infrastructure and the Agios Sylas industrial area were protected, as well as the Troodos forest.