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“Blaming the Children”: Complaints about Filth at Paphos Municipal Swimming Pool

Published February 13, 2026, 12:33

Complaints about filth and mess at the Paphos Municipal Swimming Pool have reached the Alpha Enimerosi show. A parent accompanying children reported that the toilets and changing rooms are in a deplorable state, with flooded bathrooms and a lack of proper cleaning. According to the complaint, the cleaning service operates only until 1 pm, leaving the buildings dirty during peak hours. The complainant stated that parents pay an additional ten euros per child for a cleaning service that is not provided, while there are problems with the plumbing system causing floods. Letters have been sent to the Health Service of the Municipality of Paphos without response. According to the complaint, a responsible person of the swimming pool blames the children, but this does not justify the lack of cleanliness. The Municipality of Paphos responded that there is a cleaner until 3 pm, while the swimming pool will be transferred to the Cyprus Sports Organization, which is considering the possibility of having a cleaner in the afternoon as well.