Government Posts €0.6 Million Surplus For Second Quarter 2025, Signaling Robust Fiscal Recovery

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 23, 2025

Impressive Shift From Deficit to Surplus

The General Government registered a fiscal surplus of €0.6 million in the second quarter of 2025 (April–June), according to preliminary data from the Statistical Service. This turnaround is particularly notable when contrasted with the €68.7 million deficit recorded during the same period in 2024, underscoring a significant improvement in the nation’s fiscal health.

Revenue Growth Outpaces Last Year

Total revenues increased by €307.8 million (a 9.5% jump), climbing from €3,237 million to €3,544.8 million compared with the corresponding quarter of 2024. This robust performance was driven by several key components:

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Social Contributions: Up by €81.7 million (7.5%), reaching €1,177.9 million.
Income & Wealth Taxes: Increased by €100.6 million (19.8%), totaling €607.7 million.
Production & Import Taxes: Rose by €45.2 million (3.8%), to €1,226.4 million, with the net VAT income up by €22.9 million (2.9%) arriving at €811.9 million.
Property Income: Grew by €55.3 million, reaching €84.2 million.
Capital Transfers: Recorded a substantial increase of €47.9 million (86.6%), aggregating €103.2 million.

On the downside, the government noted reductions in current transfers (a decline of €15.8 million or 10.9%) and in revenues derived from goods and services (a decrease of €7.1 million or 3.2%).

Expenditure Trends and Fiscal Discipline

Total expenditures climbed by €238.5 million (7.2%), reaching €3,544.2 million compared with €3,305.7 million in the corresponding quarter of 2024. Key expenditure areas include:

Social Benefits: Increased by €72.9 million (5.2%), totaling €1,466.6 million.
Personnel Costs: Rose by €60.5 million (6.7%), reaching €965 million.
Property Income Payable: Up by €21.5 million (13.7%).
Intermediate Consumption: Increased by €62.3 million (19.4%), arriving at €383.6 million.
Capital Expenditures & Transfers: Saw an uplift of €43.2 million (16.7%), totaling €302.6 million.

Further savings were achieved through a €21.9 million (9.4%) reduction in other current expenditures, which fell to €211.1 million.

Conclusion: A Promising Fiscal Outlook

The marked shift from a substantial deficit to a surplus, alongside notable revenue growth and managed expenditure increases, signals robust fiscal recovery and prudent fiscal management. This evolution not only improves confidence in public finances but also sets a promising tone for future financial planning and economic stability.

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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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