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UW Group Reports Vandalism Of ‘Fellow Travellers’ Sculpture In Limassol

Vandalism Of ‘Fellow Travellers’ Sparks Outrage

UW Group said its sculpture ‘Fellow Travellers’ in Limassol was vandalised. The artwork was donated to the municipality in June 2025 as part of the company’s 25th anniversary and installed as a public cultural piece.

Impact On Cultural Integrity

The incident affects a public installation located in a shared urban space and has raised concerns about the protection of cultural assets. Cases involving vandalism of public art continue to highlight challenges in maintaining and safeguarding urban cultural infrastructure.

Decisive Response And Restoration

UW Group said it has commissioned the original artist to restore the sculpture to its original condition. The company added that restoration work will proceed as part of efforts to maintain the installation in public space.

Commitment To Community And Culture

The company said it will continue to support cultural initiatives across public spaces in Limassol. Statements also referred to the role of community participation in maintaining shared urban environments and public installations.

Cyprus Economic Sentiment Edges Higher In June As Retail, Construction And Consumers Improve

Cyprus recorded a marginal improvement in economic sentiment in June 2026, according to the latest Economic Sentiment Surveys, with the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rising by 0.2 points from May.

The surveys, conducted monthly by the University of Cyprus Economic Research Centre in collaboration with RAI Consultants, track how businesses and households view current conditions and their expectations for the months ahead.

Retail, Construction And Consumers Lift The Index

The increase in the ESI was driven by stronger confidence in retail trade, construction and among consumers, offsetting weaker sentiment in the services sector. Despite the modest gain, the index remained above its long-term average of 100 points.

Sector Performance Remains Uneven

Retail and construction recorded improved sentiment, reflecting more positive assessments of current conditions and stronger expectations for the coming quarter. By contrast, confidence in services weakened as businesses reported less favourable assessments of current activity and lower expectations for turnover.

Manufacturing sentiment remained broadly unchanged, with weaker production expectations offset by an improvement in assessments of finished goods inventories.

Consumer Confidence Strengthens For A Second Month

Consumer confidence improved for a second consecutive month, supported by more optimistic expectations for household finances and the wider economy. At the same time, households reported a less favourable assessment of their recent financial situation.

Uncertainty Rises, But Inflation Expectations Stay Elevated

The Economic Uncertainty Indicator increased in June, although it remained below the levels recorded in March and April. The rise was driven mainly by services, construction and households.

Price expectations also remained elevated, indicating that inflationary pressures persist, albeit at a more moderate pace.

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