Cyprus Banks Report €1.024 Billion Profit In 2025 As Assets And Capital Increase

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 19, 2026

Latest data released Tuesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus show banking sector net profit declined in 2025, while total assets and capital adequacy increased.

Declining Profitability Driven By Interest Income Contraction

Banking sector net profit declined by €165 million, or 13.9%, to €1,024 million in 2025 from €1,189 million in 2024. Decline reflects lower net interest income (NII), indicating pressure on lending revenues as interest rate conditions evolve. Additional analysis of banking performance has been published by industry analysts.

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Asset Expansion Fueled By Increased Lending And Investments

Total assets increased by €4,357 million, or 6.6%, to €69,961 million at the end of 2025, compared with €65,604 million a year earlier. Growth reflects higher volumes of loans, advances, and debt securities, indicating continued balance sheet expansion.

Enhanced Capital Adequacy Strengthens Sector Resilience

Common Equity Tier 1 ratio increased to 25.8% at the end of 2025 from 24.7% in 2024, a rise of 1.1 percentage points. Increase reflects higher CET1 capital and a reduction in risk-weighted assets, strengthening capital buffers. Banks expanded assets and improved capital positions during the period, while profitability declined due to lower interest income.

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Cyprus Introduces €200 Million Support Measures To Cut Energy And Food Costs

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 27, 2026

Comprehensive Relief Measures For A Resilient Economy

The government of Cyprus introduced support measures exceeding €200 million to reduce household expenses and support key sectors. The package targets energy costs, food prices, tourism and agriculture. Measures come in response to rising costs and supply pressures. Implementation begins in April and May 2026.

Energy And Fiscal Reforms

The government will reduce VAT on electricity for households to 5% from May 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The measure is expected to lower energy bills. Special consumption tax on transport fuels will decrease by 8.33 cents per liter between April and June 2026. Policy targets fuel-related costs.

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Broadening The Zero VAT Initiative

Authorities will expand the list of products with zero VAT. Meat, poultry and fish will be included from April 1 to September 30, 2026. Existing zero-VAT categories already include fruits and vegetables. The government also decided not to introduce a green tax on fuels, avoiding an additional cost of about 9 cents per liter.

Sector-Specific Supports

The package includes a 30% wage subsidy for hotel employees for April 2026. Measure supports tourism businesses during the early season. Support for airlines aims to maintain connectivity with key destinations. The agriculture sector will receive subsidies covering 15% of costs for fertilizers and supplies in April and May.

Economic Stability, National Security

President Nikos Christodoulidis said economic stability remains a priority for the government. He noted that growth, fiscal balance and inflation trends support current policy decisions. Statement links economic policy with broader national priorities. The government continues to monitor external risks.

Ensuring Consumer Protection

Furthermore, the government has mandated rigorous market oversight and intensified inspections to prevent exploitative pricing during this period of economic intervention. This proactive stance ensures that the benefits of the measures directly serve the citizens without unintended inflationary impacts.

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