Following a nationwide outcry, a lakeside pool operator in the German city of Halle has reversed a rule that meant only people who could speak German could enter the venue.
The operator of the Heidebad leisure resort in Halle, in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, argued the rule was a safety measure as guests must be able to understand instructions.
However, after a nationwide row broke out and amid pressure from city officials, Heidebad manager Mathias Nobel said he had reversed the entry rule – and will instead update the signage.
"I will install multilingual signs explaining the rules in effect at the Heidebad," Nobel said in an interview with German broadcaster MDR.
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