One more Swiss city bans foreigners from its swimming pools
Briefly

Porrentruy in canton Jura has prohibited residents from neighboring France from using its municipal pool this summer due to numerous misconduct incidents. These incidents include harassment, inappropriate language, and swimming in underwear. Basel is facing similar issues, reporting aggressive behaviors and hygiene rule violations among bathers from France. The Basel Sports Office plans to increase security personnel to enforce regulations, implement stricter dress codes, and may issue entry bans to combat these problems.
Numerous cases of misconduct by young people from neighboring France have led to Porrentruy prohibiting access to its municipal pool during the entire summer period.
Incidents reported include harassment of young women, inappropriate language, swimming in underwear, and violent behavior after being reprimanded.
In Basel, public pools report increases in problematic behavior from bathers across the border, including aggression and failure to follow hygiene rules.
Measures to combat these issues include increased security personnel, enforcement of rules, and potential entry bans for those engaging in misconduct.
Read at The Local France
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