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Cyprus Economy 2025: Tariffs, ATA and Taxation

Published December 29, 2025, 08:18
Cyprus Economy 2025: Tariffs, ATA and Taxation

The Cypriot economy entered 2025 with high growth rates, following a strong increase of 3.4% in 2024, despite international uncertainties, geopolitical risks and significant domestic decisions in taxation and labor. The beginning of 2025 was marked by the 'tariff war' declared by Donald Trump, increasing concerns about inflation and recession. Conflicts in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and climate change worsened the unstable global environment. Despite the pressures, the economy recorded growth of 3% in the first quarter, with forecasts of 3.1% for the whole of 2025, inflation of 0.9% and unemployment of 4.6%. The Ministry of Finance estimates that public debt will fall to 43.3% by 2028. Significant developments were recorded in the energy sector, with the signing of agreements for the exploitation of deposits in the Cypriot EEZ and the deepening of cooperation with Egypt. Interest rate cuts by the ECB also contributed to the economic recovery. Cyprus has exited the regime of macroeconomic imbalances, while reforms and investments continue.