Cyprus Government Fiscal Surplus Remains Steady at 4 Percent of GDP

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 10, 2025

Overview of Fiscal Health

Preliminary figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) reveal that for the period from January to August 2025, the general government recorded a fiscal surplus of €1.39 billion, maintaining a robust level at 4 percent of GDP. This represents a modest increase in nominal terms compared to a €1.33 billion surplus reported for the corresponding period in 2024.

Revenue Gains Across Multiple Streams

Government revenue experienced significant growth, rising by €641.10 million (6.80 percent) to reach €10.10 billion. Notably, income and wealth taxes climbed by €178.30 million (7.10 percent) to total €2.70 billion, while social contributions saw an increase of €243.80 million (8.40 percent) to €3.14 billion. Property income nearly doubled, advancing by €57.40 million to €121.80 million compared to the previous year. Additionally, taxes on production and imports, net VAT, the sale of goods and services, and capital transfers all recorded positive increments, illustrating a diversified expansion in revenue sources.

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Managed Expenditures Amid Expanding Capital Investments

Expenditures grew by €574.30 million (7.10 percent) to reach €8.71 billion. Key expenditure components—including employee compensation, social benefits, and intermediate consumption—marked their upward trajectory. Additionally, the capital account witnessed a notable surge, increasing by €131.80 million (22.90 percent) to €707 million. This expansion was driven by a rise in gross capital formation and other capital expenditures, although interest payments and certain transfers registered modest declines.

Disparate Performance Within Government Subsectors

An analysis by Cystat indicates a differential fiscal performance across government entities. The central government enjoyed a surplus of €622 million, up from €432.30 million in 2024, reflecting strengthened fiscal discipline. In contrast, the local government moved from a surplus to a deficit, posting a shortfall of €32.70 million compared to a €14.60 million surplus the previous year. Social security funds recorded a decline in their surplus, underscoring potential areas for further review.

Conclusion

Cyprus’ fiscal performance in early 2025 underscores a stable surplus and diversified revenue gains. While overall results indicate fiscal solidity, the variations between central and local government finances may prompt closer scrutiny in the run-up to the full-year assessment. The government’s ability to balance revenue growth with controlled expenditure remains a critical focal point for sustaining economic stability in the coming months.

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Cyprus-Based ASBIS Hits Record $1.05bn In Monthly Revenue, Up 216% Year On Year

by News Editor

October 21, 2026

The technology distributor ASBIS Group, headquartered in Limassol, has exceeded $1 billion in monthly sales for the first time in its history, reporting preliminary consolidated revenue of $1.05 billion in September 2026, more than three times the amount recorded a year earlier.

The figure represents a 216% increase from $332 million in September 2025, making it the highest-revenue month in the company’s history.

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ASBIS reported its strongest sales growth in servers and server components, while CEO Serhei Kostevitch pointed to growing demand for artificial intelligence solutions and computing infrastructure as an opportunity for the business.

For a company operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, September marked a new sales milestone following several months of substantial year-on-year growth.

Kostevitch attributed the record performance to the group’s existing operations, highlighting its broad product portfolio, international market presence and strong relationships with manufacturers and trading partners.

“Most importantly, this result is the outcome of our regular operating activities,” he said.

The CEO also highlighted the company’s portfolio of projects as a reason for confidence in continued AI-related development.

However, the group’s growth was not limited to AI-related technologies. Smartphones also performed strongly in September, with Kostevitch stressing that “we are growing beyond the AI segment as well.”

Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine accounted for the largest shares of ASBIS’s September revenue, followed by Slovakia and Poland.

Growth Follows Record First Half

September’s results follow a period of strong financial performance for ASBIS.

In July, the company reported preliminary consolidated revenue of $531 million, an increase of 89% compared with the same month in 2025. August brought a further rise to $604 million, up 91% year on year.

September’s $1.05 billion figure represents a substantial increase on both months, although the company has not provided a detailed breakdown explaining the acceleration.

The results also follow a record first half of 2026, when ASBIS generated approximately $2.97 billion in consolidated revenue, up 76% year on year.

Net profit after tax reached $80.6 million, compared with $19.4 million in the same period in 2025.

The second quarter was particularly strong, with revenue reaching $1.69 billion, an increase of 78.7%, while quarterly net profit more than tripled to $44.3 million.

ASBIS has emphasised that its September revenue figures are preliminary estimates and may differ from the final reported results.

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