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Cyprus Economy: Resilient Amid Global Turmoil - Growth, Reforms, and Difficult Decisions

Published December 29, 2025, 09:18
Cyprus Economy: Resilient Amid Global Turmoil - Growth, Reforms, and Difficult Decisions

The Cypriot economy entered 2025 with strong growth rates, having recorded a robust 3.4% expansion in 2024. Despite persistent external challenges, such as the US's trade 'war', geopolitical risks, and climate change, the economy maintained its momentum, with a growth forecast of 3.1% for 2025 and inflation at 0.9%. The Ministry of Finance predicts that growth will continue for the next four years, with public debt falling to 43.3% by 2028. A significant development was the signing of an agreement for the exploitation of deposits in the Cypriot EEZ and the deepening of cooperation with Egypt, with the Memorandum of Understanding for the development of the 'Aphrodite' deposit and the Host Country Agreement for Block 6. Furthermore, the Cypriot economy benefited from interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank, with three cuts of 0.25% each during 2025. Cyprus has exited the regime of macroeconomic imbalances, as confirmed by the positive assessments of Brussels and international rating agencies. At the same time, the government proceeded with tax reform by submitting six bills, while dialogue with social partners on the ATA continued. The overall picture of the Cypriot economy remains positive, despite the challenges, with prospects for further growth and fiscal stability.