Cyprus Business News

What Cyprus Business News does

Cyprus Business News (CBN) is the only English-language digital business media platform focused on international investment, finance, and professional services in Cyprus, operated by IMH CSC Ltd from its headquarters in Strovolos, Nicosia. The platform serves international business professionals, corporate relocators, investors, and the local Cypriot business community through a multi-channel distribution model spanning web (cbn.com.cy), iOS and Android mobile applications, daily email newsletters, and digital magazine editions hosted on MagLoft. CBN is positioned within IMH's broader media ecosystem, which includes IN Business magazine (16+ years), GOLD magazine (11+ years), the REPORTER Greek-language news portal, and SUPER FM radio.

The core product portfolio comprises the CBN website covering Companies, People, Economy, Technology, Financial Services, Real Estate, Current Affairs, and Opinion; the GOLD digital magazine focused on professional services; The Trailblazers Podcast featuring Cypriot business leaders; the Millennial and Gen Z Project profiling young entrepreneurs; CBN Business Guides; and daily newsletters for IN Business and REPORTER. Revenue is generated through four streams: annual subscriptions priced at €40/year, advertising and category sponsorships with major Cypriot institutions (Bank of Cyprus, Eurobank, Invest Cyprus, ECOMMBX, PwC Cyprus, Hermes Airports, payabl.), events including the annual 14th Cyprus International Investment Awards co-organized with Invest Cyprus, and digital magazine access via MagLoft. The organization operates with a lean team of 5 employees and is GDPR-compliant under EU Regulation 2016/679 and Cyprus Law 125(I)/2018.

The business model is anchored by event-driven and sponsorship revenue rather than subscription volume, given the low €40 annual price point. CBN's flagship asset is the Cyprus International Investment Awards, now in its 14th edition, which functions as both a revenue event and a network connector linking international investors, government promotion agencies, and tier-one Cypriot financial institutions. The platform's strategic positioning is reinforced by IMH's planned 'Cyprus Global Gateway Project' for 2027-2028, which aims to promote Cyprus as an investment and relocation destination using CBN as the primary English-language media vehicle.

Name

Cyprus Business News

Legal name

IMH CSC Ltd

Website

https://cbn.com.cy

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cyprus Business News is the only English-language business media platform in Cyprus covering investment, finance, and professional services, operated by IMH CSC Ltd with 5 employees, serving international investors, corporate relocators, and local business professionals via web, mobile apps, newsletters, and digital magazines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business News and Media

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Financial & Trade News Publishers (MPAJADAC)

Keywords

• Business news media
• Investment journalism
• Cyprus economy coverage
• Professional services reporting
• Digital business publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Strovolos, Nicosia

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Annual subscriptions at €40 per year providing access to premium business journalism content
2. Advertising & Sponsorships: Sponsored content sections, category sponsorships (Bank of Cyprus, Invest Cyprus, MHV, Hermes Airports, PSARAS Construction, AGC Real Estates), and display advertising across the platform
3. Events: Organization and hosting of premium business events including the Cyprus International Investment Awards
4. Digital Magazine: GOLD magazine digital editions and IN Business magazine digital versions available through MagLoft platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cyprus Business News is an English-language digital media platform delivering business journalism focused on investment, finance, and professional services in Cyprus. The platform operates a subscription-based news portal at cbn.com.cy complemented by monthly magazines (IN Business, GOLD), a news portal (REPORTER), email newsletters, podcasts, and the annual Cyprus International Investment Awards event. Content spans companies, people, economy, technology, financial services, real estate, and current affairs.

Product overview

Cyprus Business News (CBN) is a unified news media platform consisting of a primary English-language business news website covering investment, finance, and professional services in Cyprus, complemented by several branded publication sub-products including IN Business Magazine (monthly business publication), GOLD Magazine (professional services publication), and REPORTER news portal. The portfolio also includes thematic content initiatives such as The Trailblazers Podcast (interviews with business leaders), the Millennial and Gen Z Project (profiling young entrepreneurs), CBN Business Guides (professional services guides), and daily email newsletters. These products collectively serve Cypriot business professionals, investors, and executives seeking news and insights on the Cyprus economy and business landscape.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CBN Digital News Portal The flagship digital news platform of Cyprus Business News, providing English-language business journalism across multiple categories including Companies, People, Economy, Technology, Financial Services, Real Estate, and Current Affairs. Available via annual subscription at €40 per year, targeting executives, managers, businesspeople, and investors.
• IN Business Magazine The flagship monthly business magazine of IMH's media department, providing comprehensive business information in Cyprus with 16+ years of publication history. Available in digital format on the MagLoft platform.
• GOLD Magazine An English-language business publication focused on the professional services sector, serving tens of thousands of executives, managers, and businesspeople with 11+ years of publication history. Available in print and digital editions through MagLoft.
• Cyprus International Investment Awards Premium annual business event organized by CBN's GOLD Magazine in partnership with Invest Cyprus, recognizing international investors contributing to Cyprus's economy. The 14th edition features PwC Cyprus as presenter and Eurobank as Elite Sponsor.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Invest CyprusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBN's GOLD Magazine co-organizes the Cyprus International Investment Awards with Invest Cyprus (the Republic of Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency). This is a flagship annual event recognizing international investors in Cyprus. GOLD magazine also features sponsored content sections for Invest Cyprus.
• PwC CypruscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPwC Cyprus serves as the presenter of the Cyprus International Investment Awards, the flagship annual event organized by GOLD Magazine and Invest Cyprus.
• EurobankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEurobank is the Elite Sponsor of the Cyprus International Investment Awards, supporting the premier investment recognition event organized by CBN's GOLD Magazine.
• ECOMMBXcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerECOMMBX is a Gold Sponsor of the Cyprus International Investment Awards and powers the Ecommbanx section on CBN's website footer.
• Bank of CypruscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBank of Cyprus serves as the sponsor of CBN's News Feed section, indicating a financial sponsorship relationship with the publication.
• payabl.coreGTM or Marketing Partnerpayabl. sponsors the Trailblazers Podcast series featured on CBN, with podcast recordings taking place at INSPIRE 2025 events.
• MagLoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMagLoft provides the digital magazine platform for CBN's GOLD and IN Business magazine digital editions, powering the online viewing and subscription system.
• Cyta BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCyta Business is a Strategic Partner of the Cyprus International Investment Awards.
• Lanitis GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLanitis Group is the Legacy Partner of the Cyprus International Investment Awards.
• Hermes AirportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHermes Airports powers CBN's Flight Mode category section, providing travel and aviation-related content sponsorship.
• IMH CSC LtdflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMH CSC Ltd is the parent company and operator of CBN. IMH is a leading Corporate Events and Media organization in Cyprus with a portfolio including IN Business, GOLD magazine, Reporter, CBN, and SUPER FM radio. IMH announced 'The Cyprus Global Gateway Project' for 2027-2028 to promote Cyprus as an investment and relocation destination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Reuters: Global English-language news and business information provider with a digital-first platform, subscription and advertising revenue, and a strong institutional audience — a broader incumbent in the same English business-news category.
• Business Insider: Digital-first English-language business and technology news platform monetized through advertising and sponsored content, targeting a professional audience — comparable in delivery format and audience profile to CBN.
• Financial Times: A global English-language business news publication with a subscription-led model, premium B2B advertising, and high-profile events — the same monetization mix CBN pursues, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Bloomberg: Global English-language business and financial news platform combining subscription, advertising, and a major events business, targeting senior executives and investors — directly analogous to CBN's professional services audience in Cyprus.
• Forbes: English-language business media with a strong events and awards portfolio (e.g., Forbes 30 Under 30, country editions), monetization through advertising and sponsored content — directly analogous to CBN's premium awards and sponsorship model.

Regional players

• The National: English-language news outlet covering business, current affairs, and opinion for an international professional audience in the Middle East — comparable as a regionally focused English-language news brand serving expatriates and investors.
• Financial Mirror: English-language financial and economic news publication focused on Cyprus, covering banking, investment, and business. It is the closest direct competitor to CBN in the same language and geography, though without CBN's awards business.
• The Cyprus Mail: Cyprus's other major English-language news outlet, operating a digital-first newsroom covering local and international topics. While not exclusively business-focused, it competes for the same English-reading Cypriot audience and digital advertising dollars.

Direct peers

• Gulf Business: English-language regional business publication serving the Gulf, combining news, events, and awards — highly analogous in operating model and target audience to CBN's positioning in Cyprus.
• Arabian Business: English-language regional business news outlet serving the Middle East professional and investor community, with awards events and a digital-first model. Structurally analogous to CBN as a regional English business-news brand with adjacent geographic positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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