The Arsos Community Council has issued a formal denial regarding social media reports alleging that the village of Trozena has been sold in its entirety and that public access to the area is being restricted.
In a statement released Monday, local officials dismissed claims of barred entry as “unfounded,” asserting that the village remains open to the public and that no security guards have been deployed to prevent visitors from entering the community or the Church of Agios Georgios.
The dispute follows viral allegations that the village had been acquired by foreign investors, with some posts specifically citing Israeli interests.
According to the Council’s statement, while a developer is currently active in the area, they have not purchased the village itself. Instead, the entrepreneur reportedly acquired specific plots from private owners through voluntary sale agreements.
The Council further stated that the development has already provided employment for 10 local families and that the developer has funded maintenance and infrastructure upgrades at the local church.
“The unfounded and slanderous posts obviously serve ulterior interests,” the Council’s announcement said, adding that it intends to pursue legal measures against those spreading “fake news” to defame the community.
Authorities have invited anyone who has been physically prevented from entering Trozena to file an official report for investigation.