GRCyprus reported a general government fiscal surplus of €770.6 million from January to July 2026, representing 2.0% of GDP. This marks an increase of €11 million compared to the same period in 2025, though the surplus as a percentage of GDP decreased slightly from 2.1% to 2%. The improvement was driven by stronger revenue growth relative to expenditure increases. Government revenue rose by €354.1 million (4.1%) to €8.91 billion, while spending increased by €343.1 million (4.4%) to €8.14 billion. Taxation played a significant role, with income and wealth taxes up €157.5 million (7.7%) and social contributions rising €207.2 million (7.5%). Taxes on production and imports also saw substantial gains, with VAT revenue increasing by €259.5 million (14.7%) to €2.03 billion.
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