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Porrentruy Bars Foreign Visitors From Public Pool Until August 31

Municipal authorities are monitoring visitor behavior to decide if the time-limited ban should be lifted before August 31.

Bild des Freibads in Porrentruy - hier dürfen Ausländer jetzt nur noch mit Ausnahme rein
Die Gemeinde Porrentruy zieht Konsequenzen (Symbolbild)
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Overview

  • The municipality has enacted a temporary ban from July 4 to August 31 allowing only Swiss citizens, settlement or work-permit holders and hotel or campsite guests.
  • The council said extreme heat and high attendance had strained security, prompting the measure to protect swimmers and maintain order.
  • More than 20 people, predominantly French nationals, received individual bans this season for misconduct ranging from verbal harassment to violent behavior.
  • Officials describe the restriction as an extraordinary, time-limited action and are tracking attendance and incident reports to evaluate an early repeal.
  • The pool’s 900–1,000 capacity has been under extra pressure since the nearby French facility in Delle closed for renovations.