Nicosia Municipal Swimming Pool closed temporarily due to safety concerns

The Nicosia Municipal Swimming Pool, commonly known as the Lellos pool, was closed to the public on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The Nicosia Municipality issued an official announcement stating that the facility was shut down due to an unfortunate incident regarding health and safety protocols.

According to municipal authorities, the closure is strictly temporary and only affects the facility for the remainder of Sunday. The administration expects the swimming pool to resume its normal operations starting Monday, August 17, 2026. While the specific nature of the "unfortunate incident" was not detailed in the reports from AlphaNews or Sigma Live, officials have expressed their gratitude to the public for their understanding during this brief interruption of service.