He has been responsible for "the largest welfare cut in Oslo's recent history". Now the economy has turned around.
Oslo's municipality has reported its first financial surplus in three years, signaling a recovery after significant budget cuts.
IMF: Syria achieved a surplus in the 2025 budget.. and agreement on a support program
The IMF notes that Syria finished 2025 with a slight budget surplus and has agreed on a program with local authorities to assist in implementing significant financial reforms.
Revenue Below Target - What Negatively Impacted the Budget
Greece's primary budget surplus in January 2026 reached €3.5 billion, exceeding targets but influenced by late payment adjustments.
UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves
The UK government has reported a record budget surplus of £30.4 billion for January, driven by increased tax receipts, marking a significant improvement in public finances.
Record-breaking budget surplus as government's tax income rises
The UK government has reported a record budget surplus for January 2026, with a surplus of £30.4 billion attributed to increased tax revenue and lower interest rates.
Primary surplus of €3.51 billion in January - Tax revenues exceeded €6.2 billion
Greece recorded a primary surplus of €3.51 billion in January 2026, significantly surpassing the target established for that period.
Calcalist: Israel's financial deficit rises by 4.9% despite January surplus
Israel's annual financial deficit has increased to approximately 4.9% of GDP, influenced by the inclusion of previous year's data in the annual accounts.
2026 Budget has R$ 187 billion for directed credit
The government is expected to have a primary deficit of 0.5% of GDP in 2026, far below the necessary surplus to curb debt growth, with increasing budgetary expenses not reflected in primary results.
Budget: Primary surplus of 8 billion euros in 2025 – Tax revenues at 71.97 billion
Greece's primary surplus for 2025 reached 8 billion euros, exceeding projections, while tax revenues totalled 71.97 billion euros, with expenses significantly below forecasts.
Syrian Finance Minister: Domestic debt is zero and we will demand Iran and Russia to pay back multiples of their debts
In a detailed interview, Syrian Finance Minister Mohammad Yasser Al-Bernia presented unconventional financial and economic policies for the transitional period, discussing domestic debt, budget surplus, public debt, tax reforms, and debts owed to Iran and Russia.
Budget: Primary surplus of 12.7 billion in the 11-month period - Which taxes built it
The Greek state budget recorded a primary surplus of 12.7 billion euros for the January-November 2025 period, with net revenues of 68.8 billion euros exceeding targets primarily due to VAT and income tax.
State Budget: Primary Surplus of €12.7 Billion in the Eleven Months of the Year, Tax Revenues €2.3 Billion Above Target
Greece's state budget reports a primary surplus of €12.7 billion for the January-November 2025 period, with tax revenues exceeding targets by €2.3 billion due to higher VAT and income tax collections.