Podcasts about north cyprus

Former army officer, Steve Heap, and his wife have just moved to North Cyprus - even though he could have lived anywhere in the world. Despite rules changing regularly, they still like it especially as his former boss in the Army - John Scott - happens to live down the road.

Dozens of foreign Christians have been quietly forced out of Türkiye in recent years. After moving his family to Türkiye (formerly Turkey) in 2001, Jerry Mattix served in aid ministry and as a pastor. Last month he was told he is no longer allowed to enter the country—even for short visits. Jerry and his wife grew up in missionary families with hearts for missions. During his first semester in Bible school, God grabbed Jerry's heart for the Kurdish people in Türkiye, one of the largest unreached people groups in the world. Listen to hear how Jerry and his wife started ministry together in Türkiye, and the story of Jerry's first expulsion from the country in 2013, when he was labeled a “threat to national security.” Türkiye was founded as a secular republic, but in recent years government leaders have grown more open about favoring Islam. Jerry fought his first expulsion in court, and judges ruled in his favor, allowing him to reenter the country in 2016—but not to live there. Jerry and his family planted new roots in North Cyprus. They have seen the Lord's hand at work despite their family's upheaval. Following the massive earthquake on February 6th, 2023, Jerry made repeated trips to Türkiye to partner with local pastors and lead international Christians in to serve in relief work. Listen as Jerry explains the government's decision to remove foreign Christians from Türkiye and hear how the local church has “grown legs” to carry forward the ministry as foreign workers are being forced out of the country. “We're not praying for peace and prosperity, or for Christian persecution;” Jerry says, “We are praying for the kingdom of Christ to grow and thrive—whatever it takes.” Pray for Jerry and other foreign Christians who have been kicked out of Türkiye and for believers in Türkiye to continue in the ministry God has called them to.

Dozens of foreign Christians have been quietly forced out of Türkiye in recent years. After moving his family to Türkiye (formerly Turkey) in 2001, Jerry Mattix served in aid ministry and as a pastor. Last month he was told he is no longer allowed to enter the country—even for short visits. Jerry and his wife grew up in missionary families with hearts for missions. During his first semester in Bible school, God grabbed Jerry's heart for the Kurdish people in Türkiye, one of the largest unreached people groups in the world. Listen to hear how Jerry and his wife started ministry together in Türkiye, and the story of Jerry's first expulsion from the country in 2013, when he was labeled a “threat to national security.” Türkiye was founded as a secular republic, but in recent years government leaders have grown more open about favoring Islam. Jerry fought his first expulsion in court, and judges ruled in his favor, allowing him to reenter the country in 2016—but not to live there. Jerry and his family planted new roots in North Cyprus. They have seen the Lord's hand at work despite their family's upheaval. Following the massive earthquake on February 6th, 2023, Jerry made repeated trips to Türkiye to partner with local pastors and lead international Christians in to serve in relief work. Listen as Jerry explains the government's decision to remove foreign Christians from Türkiye and hear how the local church has “grown legs” to carry forward the ministry as foreign workers are being forced out of the country. “We're not praying for peace and prosperity, or for Christian persecution;” Jerry says, “We are praying for the kingdom of Christ to grow and thrive—whatever it takes.” Pray for Jerry and other foreign Christians who have been kicked out of Türkiye and for believers in Türkiye to continue in the ministry God has called them to. Listen to more stories from Türkiye on VOM Radio with Joy Subasiguller, Andrew Brunson, and David Byle. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians throughout the year, as well as giving free access to e-books, audio books, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

We celebrated our 100th episode, and our four year anniversary, with guests from our podcast at a party in North Cyprus. Thank you to all who came to celebrate with us and to all our listeners over these past four years.

Roger and Sara chat about the latest North Cyprus news, the cost of potatoes and being careful about meeting Roger in a bar!!

Darren Stout moved from supporting his beloved Gillingham football club to North Cyprus to support his author wife Kerry-Lee (listen to The After Luke One). Roger met Darren in a bar and got chatting about how life has been for them both after a year in the TRNC.

Sara chats about her first time diving. It was at the only 5 star PADI dive centre in heart of Iskele. Once she surfaced she chatted with owner Mansour Hosseini - an Iranian, living in Sweden, and working in North Cyprus. https://www.instagram.com/scuba_pulse?igsh=MWptdmxxZWthYWhwcQ==

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of living in God's presence during travel. Anchored by scriptures from Psalm 16:11 and Psalm 107:30, I share personal experiences from recent travels across the Republic of Georgia, Cyprus, and North Cyprus. From facing trials like being overcharged by a taxi driver to finding joy in creative prayer sessions and connecting with others, each moment was a testament to God's guidance and peace. I also reflect on the joy of painting with my grandchildren and the sweet reunion with my husband, Earl. Join me as I pray for God's presence to be tangible in your life, offering peace, joy, and guidance in every step of your journey.

From the Isle of Wight via Butlins and cruise ships, Kerry Bowler has a background in entertainment. She has now settled in North Cyprus using her many talents and teaches fitness classes

Munise Keşanlı loves cycling around the villages of North Cyprus so much that she and her partner have set up cycling tours. She tells us about her love of cycling and her country.

Aubrey Beckham came to the TRNC just for the weekend but that was 12 years ago. She loves life in North Cyprus but it was difficult at first as the local Brits at the time weren't very welcoming.

From picking up the violin at an early age in Belfast, via Trinity College of Music in London, from string quartets to backing the likes of Peter Gabriel, Lesley Locke has brought her wonderful talent to North Cyprus. Host Roger Bara finds out what brings her to the TRNC.

You'd think that if you were moving to a new country, and decided to open the only bowls club in North Cyprus, you'd have done it before. But no. Martin Appleton tells us why and how he's done just that.

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Ralph O'Neill experienced many areas of conflict around the world as an army medic. He reflects, this Remembrance weekend, on his career and why he chose North Cyprus as his home. *There is some graphic description in this episode *

Irish couples have been warned about arranging surrogacies in North Cyprus. It comes after a scandal in Greece resulted in human trafficking and sham embryo transfers Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Brian Tobin, Lecturer in family law at the University of Galway.

Irish couples have been warned about arranging surrogacies in North Cyprus. It comes after a scandal in Greece resulted in human trafficking and sham embryo transfers Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Brian Tobin, Lecturer in family law at the University of Galway.

Sara grabs a quick week at her apartment in North Cyprus and catches up with some previous podcast guests - “The Artist One” and “The Eagle's Nest One”. Plus of course her co-host Roger Bara - in his pool!

This week, we are locked into the commentary booth at the Merit Poker Retro Series in North Cyprus. Dara and David analyse the action in the $2200 Warm-Up and $5300 Highroller events as well as two wild high-stakes cash games. The big topic under discussion is the Spanish tax situation and the way that it may affect EPT/Estrellas Barcelona. There are a few reasons to believe that overseas players may not be chased for tax on winnings but no clear cut assurances either so David and Dara explain the logic behind their decision to just play Estrellas week and forgo the higher buy-in tournaments. There is also a discussion of the upcoming week-long Unibet Summer Knockout Festival (Aug 27-Sep 3) which spins into a chat about how the games on Unibet Poker are noticeably bigger than ever before. Obviously, David claims that it is because of his raw sex appeal but, sensibly, Dara offers other reasons.

Listen here to our guest Peter Wills, who lives in the TRNC, and encourages film makers to come to the island. But his background is very diverse and he famously missed out on hiring The Beatles!

Sarah Woods is the author of over a dozen travel books, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers. She writes for national newspapers and travel magazines and has appeared regularly on TV and radio. So, of all the places she could have chosen, why has she chosen to live in North Cyprus?

Born to Turkish Cypriot parents in London, Fez grew up in the UK, only moving to North Cyprus once married. She worked hard to make it her home and now works with children inspiring them to be better people. She's passed this on to adults though her volunteer work with Tulips Cancer charity. Enjoy her zest for life!

If you ever have a question, or want help, on life in North Cyprus then Issy Atahasan is your man. He was invaluable during the pandemic in keeping people informed of regulations and his work hasn't stopped. He told us why he does it and about his charity work

We have been trying to get an interview with Erkin Guney A.K.A Egg for a while. He runs the Ramadan Mosque in Shacklewell Lane and is a character larger than life itself. Don't take my word for it - listen to this podcast episode and see for yourself. I caught up with him in North Cyprus. Watch out for the appeal... Bandofla is determined to make this appeal a big success. If you are a builder looking to replicate a DIY SOS mission please get in touch with us.

Irene Scott retired to North Cyprus with her daughter and granddaughter. She picked up a stray dog from the roadside and nearly 10 years later she's set up her own Little Ranch Rescue. She looks after and then rehomes stray dogs. Hear her story as she chatted with Roger and Sara

Well known author Malcolm Hollingdrake's first novel was set in North Cyprus. He lived in the TRNC in the ‘80s and remembers it fondly. You can get his book “Bridging the Gulf” on Amazon

This week we are locked in to the commentary booth at the Merit Poker Western Series.David and Dara are in Kyrenia, North Cyprus calling the action on the Warm-Up, Main and Highroller Events but they still make time to record an on-location episode featuring guest stars Jack Sinclair, La Sengphet, Michael Lech, Paul Browne, Jamie Nixon and their co-commentator Ali Nejad. After the lads discuss their experiences at the all-inclusive Merit resort, they address the appalling Pokernews article by Jon Sofen about poker pro Paulina Loeliger.

CyprusScene review by Heidi Trautmann of the Code Red – 14th North Cyprus Ceramists Association Member Exhibition ... Click below to see many pictures This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2022/12/12/code-red-14th-north-cyprus-ceramists-association-member-exhibition/ Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes Spotify now includes full videos to watch from CyprusScene

CyprusScene review by Prof. Dr. Ata Atun on the very good reasons why the TRNC should be an observer member of the Organization of Turkic States This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2022/11/29/membership-of-north-cyprus-to-organization-of-turkic-states/ Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes Spotify now includes full videos to watch from CyprusScene

Hi there! It's Election Day in America, so we're bringing you a special episode today that's all about baking with a political and emotional spin. If you haven't voted yet, find your polling place here. If you've already voted, it's always a good time to donate to organizations like the ACLU or Color of Change to protect our voting and civil rights.* Do you love Salt + Spine? We'd love if you shared this email with a friend who might want to #TalkCookbooks with us, too:Episode 144: Becca Rea-TuckerThis week, Becca Rea-Tucker joins us to #TalkCookbooks.Becca is the creator of the popular Instagram, @thesweetfeminist, where she became known for creating visually striking cakes and other baked goods with political and empowering messages. Check out a few:After living in Washington, DC, and working at the beloved Baked & Wired bakery, Becca decided to merge the frustration and anger she was feeling living in the capital during the previous administration with something she was great at: writing on cakes. The book deal came next, and Becca decided to focus on a new aspect of baking: the therapeutic benefits. Baking by Feel brings together 65 recipes with related emotions—if you're feeling awkward, she suggests the Kitchen Sink Cookies; in optimistic moments, turn to her Cardamom Caramel Poke Cake. There are recipes in all five major mood groups, from happy to sad to angry (pounding out graham crackers for a crust, anyone?).We've got a great episode today — Becca joins us to talk about baking as an act of resistance, of self-care, and of tapping into whatever you're feeling today (or tomorrow). This Week's RecipesPaid subscribers this week will get access to two of Becca's recipes from Baking by Feel: the Black Pepper Snowballs (if you're feeling vengeful) and the Chocolate Espresso Shortbread (if you're feeling bitter). Yum!Get all our bonus content—and our full archive of hundreds of exclusive recipes—by becoming a paid subscriber today:Listeners like you support Salt + Spine. To get full access to our exclusive content and featured recipes, and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.This Week's New Cookbook ReleasesHere are a few of the new cookbooks on shelves this week:* What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People by Claire Saffitz* The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More by Maurizio Leo* Noma 2.0: Vegetable, Forest, Ocean by René Redzepi* The Big Texas Cookbook: Food That Defines the Lone Star State by Texas Monthly Editors * Cook As You Are: Recipes for Real Life, Hungry Cooks, and Messy Kitchens by Ruby Tandoh* Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door: 50 American Chefs Chart Tomorrow's Food Culture by Emmanuel Laroche* Eat, Drink, and Be Murray: A Feast of Family Fun and Favorites by Andy Murray * Where the River Narrows: Classic French & Nostalgic Québécois Recipes from St. Lawrence Restaurant by J-C Poirier* Chinese-ish: Home Cooking Not Quite Authentic, 100% Delicious by Rosheen Kaul and Joanna Hu* Big Has HOME: Recipes from North London to North Cyprus by Hasan SemayAnd we were off last week, so here's last week's new releases, too:* Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking: Traditional Family Recipes From Italy's Best Home Cooks by Vicky Bennison* The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family by Bill, Kaitlin, Judy & Sarah Leung* (Serious) New Cook: Recipes, Tips, and Techniques by Leah Su Quiroga and Cammie Kim Lin* Chicano Bakes: Recipes for Mexican Pan Dulce, Tamales, and My Favorite Desserts by Esteban Castillo* Very Good Salads: Middle-Eastern Salads and Plates for Sharing by Shuki Rosenboim and Louisa Allan* All About Cookies: A Milk Bar Baking Book by Christina Tosi* Baking Imperfect by Lottie Bedlow* Free Spirit Cocktails: 40 Nonalcoholic Drink Recipes by Camille Wilson* Midcentury Cocktails: History, Lore, and Recipes from America's Atomic Age by Cecelia Tichi* The Best American Food Writing 2022 by Sohla El-Waylly This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltandspine.substack.com/subscribe

From cooking for Royalty to retiring to the TRNC, Paul Wells tells us that he enjoys not eating gourmet meals all the time and how he's loving life in North Cyprus.

CyprusScene review by Chris Elliott about his partner, Margaret Sheard who bought a house to live her remaining years in Northern Cyprus This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2022/09/04/margaret-sheard-my-life-in-north-cyprus/ Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

CyprusScene review of the Life and Times of Margaret Sheard....Click below to see pictures This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2022/09/15/my-life-in-north-cyprus-chaper-3-2/ Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

CyprusScene review of the life and times of Margaret Sheard who bought a property in Northern Cyprus where she could live her remaining years...Click below to see pictures This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2022/09/13/1554/ Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

CyprusScene review of the life and times of Margaret Sheard in Northern Cyprus This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2022/09/09/my-life-in-north-cyprus-chapter-1/ ......Click below to see pictures Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

From serving in the army to working in finance to running a popular restaurant in North Cyprus, Mike Whitehouse tells us about The Eagle's Nest and his plans for the future.

Our key topics for this episode remember Holocaust Memorial Day and we also shine a light on just how bad Misogyny is as we get the latest on the shocking murder of Paulina Dembska in Malta. We ask are attitudes to women getting worse? We also touch on the recent elections in North Cyprus with some excellent commentary by Bandofla friends Dr Erol Kaymak and Baroness Meral Hussein-Ece. Away from politics we take alook at the disparaging attitudes that exist in senior football circles towards towards the African Nations Cup. Don't forget - Abazoornek Bul-kafes! On a serious note to our listeners please keep safe. Peace & Love from Bandofla

Could you give a “furever” home to dog or cat from North Cyprus? We hear from Serife who runs the dog shelter in Iskele and also from Kim from Kyrenia Animal rescue who knows all about pet travel.

Does the notion of peace journalism always mean there must be a war going on Just what is peace journalism? How does it differ from solutions, constructive, and, well, just “good” journalism? We debate and discuss approaches to peace journalism in this episode looking at journalism from physical violence in Ethiopia and Kenya, and in the war-language used in battles against COVID-19 across Europe.Richard Thomas joins us as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Media and Communications at Swansea University in the U.K., who is coauthor of “Peace journalism in theory and practice” who will give us an overview of peace journalism today. Téwodros Workneh is Assistant Professor of Global Communication at Kent State University in the U.S. and is author of “From state repression to fear of non-state actors,” who talks about peace journalism's use in understanding the weaponization of media messages. And Tamar Haruna Dambo is in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at Eastern Mediterranean University in North Cyprus and co-author of “Covering the Covid-19 pandemic using peace journalism approach.” Text Featured in this Episode:Ersoy, M., & Dambo, T. H. (2021). Covering the Covid-19 Pandemic Using Peace Journalism Approach. Journalism Practice, 1-18.Workneh, T. W. (2021). From State Repression to Fear of non-state Actors: Examining Emerging Threats of Journalism Practice in Ethiopia. Journalism Practice, 1-18.Arregui, C., Thomas, R., & Kilby, A. (2020). Peace Journalism in Theory and Practice: Kenyan and Foreign Correspondent Perspectives. Journalism Practice, 1-20. Produced and hosted by Robert (Ted) Gutsche, Jr.Give feedback to the podcast on Twitter @JournPractice or email jwordpodcast@gmail.com

So how many PCR tests does it take to visit the TRNC? Lots it seems but it's worth as co host Sara Palmer goes through all the stages in order to get back to North Cyprus for Christmas. Hear too from Pam, who lives in France and has been visiting Roger and his wife, about her experiences. But it hasn't put her off visiting - quite the opposite in fact!

CyprusScene review by Chris Alt talking about how to arrange, organise and clean beaches in Northern Cyprus. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2021/12/01/beach-cleaning-in-north-cyprus-with-chris-alt/ Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

Roger catches up with Neshe in North Cyprus and discovers more about how she teaches yoga all over the world.

Migration 2.0 Podcast - Episode 7: In this episode, Hrishabh Sandilya speaks to Nicos Trimikliniotis who is Professor of Sociology, Social Sciences and Law, at the University of Nicosia and a leading academic who focuses on migration and human rights in Cyprus. Nicos is also the author of a forthcoming FES report (together with Corina Demetriou) - Cyprus: Αsylum And Migration in the Age of the Covid-19 Pandemic, which is the subject of this episode. This podcast is a collaboration between FES Cyprus and Project Phoenix, a migrant-led European NGO and social enterprise dedicated to systemic change of the inclusion ecosystem. Migration 2.0 explores issues related to migration through multiple lenses. By amplifying migrant voices and shedding light on migration issues, we hope to promote inclusion, highlight the diversity of migrant experiences, and humanize migrants by including and centralizing their voices in the discourse.

Migration 2.0 Podcast - Episode 5: In this episode, Sarah Morsheimer and Hrishabh Sandilya speak with Emmanuel Achiri, Co-Founder of Voices of International Students (VOIS), a student NGO, in the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (TRNC). Originally from Cameroon, Emmanuel has been in Cyprus for seven years and is a PhD candidate at Eastern Mediterranean University in Famagusta as well as a co-founder of the Stop the War in Cameroon Coalition, a think-tank for young researchers working on solutions to end the war in Cameroon. They discuss the reality that international students and immigrants face in the "TRNC", the work that Emmanuel and his team at VOIS Cyprus do in assisting international students, as well as Emmanuel's work on refugee and immigration issues in Africa. This podcast is a collaboration between FES Cyprus and Project Phoenix, a migrant-led European NGO and social enterprise dedicated to systemic change of the inclusion ecosystem. Migration 2.0 explores issues related to migration through multiple lenses. By amplifying migrant voices and shedding light on migration issues, we hope to promote inclusion, highlight the diversity of migrant experiences, and humanize migrants by including and centralizing their voices in the discourse.

Welcome to the Guide to Awesomeness. We are thrilled to introduce our very first guest, the wonderful Aylin Pelin Onar. Aylin is the Broker/Owner of Coldwell Banker Maximum in North Cyprus. Her expertise in Global Luxury homes leads us to discuss networking, global communication, leadership and more. Aylin lives, eats, sleeps and breathes luxury. Check out what she is up to @aylinpelinonar.Follow Aylin on Social media:FacebookInstagram

Bandofla caught up with Ahmet Suleyman - a proud Black Cab Driver of 27 years based in central London. Our Black Cab Drivers are part of the London fabric; just like a London Bus or a red telephone box, you will see one every day. Ahmet shares some of his favourite memories and gives his thoughts generally on life as a cabbie. He is also an incredibly loyal Arsenal fan who has been going to games for 57 years - racked up to about 1800 matches. Naturally, we touch on some lovely Arsenal stories - his lovely father uncle Orhan recently passed away and this episode is in large part dedicated to his father who lived in Ergazi, North Cyprus. We also mop up on some politic's and the continuing lies of this Government and the fact that we can't get any petrol and energy prices are rocketing - oh yeah, and to top it off the poorest are having £20 a week cut from their benefits. #BlackCab #Taxi #London #Tourism #Arsenal

David Walker flies in from New York to pay his respects to his dad Ron Walker who died in North Cyprus. He shares his feelings about his dad and the place he called home.

CYprusScene review of an evening cruise with the North Cyprus, Anglo Turkish Association......Do click on the link below to see many photographs of this great event. Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2021/07/28/anglo-turkish-association-take-to-the-high-seas/ CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

Hear why a 16 year old wanted to move from his home in Tajikistan to North Cyprus. Jamshed Rahimov chats with Sara and Roger

Hasan Kahvecioğlu, journalist from Cyprus, spoke to Yavuz Baydar.

Hasan Kahvecioğlu, journalist from Cyprus, spoke to Yavuz Baydar.

CyprusScene review of the Dawn Vigil held in North Cyprus to commemorate the landing of Turkish Forces for their intervention operation to stop the ethnic cleansing operation of Turkish Cypriots by the Greek Cypriots......Click below to see many photos and watch the video of a Dawn Vigil experience we had previously documented. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2021/07/21/north-cyprus-dawn-vigil-2021-and-celebration/ CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

Why do people choose North Cyprus as their home? We chat with two Iranians who have both moved for different reasons - but mostly for the peace and freedom offered by the TRNC.

CyprusScene review of the "North Cyprus Direct Flights" appeal for UK citizens to sign a petition and also send an email to their UK MP...Click the link below to follow the links to sign the petition and send an email to your UK MP. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2021/07/06/cyprusscene-supports-direct-flights-to-north-cyprus-dfnc/ CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

CyprusScene review of the thoughts of North Cyprus photographer Richard Chamberlain when he visited Varosha/Maras for the second time since it opened and compared what he saw with his memories when he served here in the 1950s as a British soldier...Click on the link below to see Richard's pictures of them and now. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2020/12/23/the-changing-face-of-varosha-maras/ CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

CyprusScene review with the thoughts of Susie L Ford of the past ABNORMALS fundraisers and entertainer's group and the new MAYHEM group which arrives very soon in North Cyprus. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2021/05/20/goodbye-to-the-abnormals-and-hello-to-mayhem/ CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

Sertac Sonan, one of the authors of the FES-Report on the social and political impact of austerity policies in north Cyprus, discusses the main findings of the report with Hubert Faustmann, the director of the FES office in Nicosia.

CyprusScene review of the thoughts of Chris Elliott about the latest UK Petition by Brits calling for direct flights to Northern Cyprus and more.....Head over to the CyprusScene article where click links will allow Brits to sign the petition and also see how many people have signed in UK Member of Parliament constituencies This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2021/05/11/may-2021-petition-authorise-direct-flights-to-north-cyprus CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes

Have you got questions about residency? Need insurance? Who would you go to if someone dies? Havva Karabeyaz from expats consultancy service.com is our guest. A former lawyer in London she moved to North Cyprus a few years ago and realised there was a need among expats for advice on many aspects of Turkish law. She was supposed to be retired but is glad to be busy helping people out.

CyprusScene reporting with a review of the recent Sunday Express article and also a view of how the future of Cyprus should develop. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2021/04/25/its-time-for-the-uk-to-recognise-north-cyprus-as-a-sovereign-country/ CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox

Are you looking to buy a property in North Cyprus? Get the latest views on the market with our guest this week, Kate Ozikiz from Ian Smith Estate Agency in Girne.

What's the health service like in North Cyprus? Sara and Roger hear from a local GP and an expat who has used the many services available.

The second part of this inspiring interview with Jorgen Tranberg and Ghazala Jabeen is a great opportunity to hear more about the Next Generation Research Center and how it will promote research, sustainability and compassion. Working across four interdisciplinary research areas – medicine, environment, ecological sustainability and education the NRGC will create a community based on shared core values of compassion, cooperation and consciousness and work on the initial center in Cyprus has already begun. This is a great opportunity to hear from the founders about the vision and how to get involved.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Whatever we do we are doing for the next generations The idea was to build a research city in the most beautiful surroundings What would business be if compassion was applied? What would society be if the infrastructure was built on compassion? There is much research about how compassion positively influences businesses The research work will be over four areas - education, energy and energy and environment. This is about a global movement to change the world The research centre is the hub of the community One person can have a dream but its people coming together that makes it happen Many people are in a state of stress just trying to get by day to day When people have the opportunity for peace of mind and to be able to breath When you invest in bricks and mortar you have something of your own and this is a chance to invest in the future If don't like  what you are  doing it creates  stress if you love what you do it's a passion We want to empower young people with the tools they need to achieve what they want to in life There are opportunities for everyone to be a part of it we want to welcome everyone   BEST MOMENTS ‘I'm acting for the next generations' ‘Every person I spoke to wanted to be involved and that's when you know you have something very special' ‘We are empowering people to learn more'    VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series    Next Generation Research Center   ABOUT THE GUESTS Jorgen Tranberg The Founder, CEO and The Visionary Jorgen has over 36 years of work experience in complementary medicine both as a Physician and a worldwide Educator. -He is the owner of NGRC, a visionary, project initiator and responsible for the overall planning and idea generation. He oversees everything written and will coordinate all external contacts. Responsible for planning and implementation of, on-site visits in North Cyprus, as well as contacts with local Government, building contractors and all associated parties of the centre.   Ghazala Jabeen Sales, Marketing and Communications Director Founder of No.1 Marketing Machine, bringing over 30 years' experience in sales and marketing for business growth. A Business Coach/Consultant, working on business projects both online and offline. Her background is in property investments/development, finance, sales, property rentals, health and fitness. Responsible for sales, marketing, and communications. Developing a network amongst building contractors, researchers, and investors alike for the project.    ''As a mum of three children, I value family, friends, and building good relationships of people in our communities. I love projects that include fitness, wellbeing and working with entrepreneurs, which is reflected in my hobbies. I enjoy walking my dog at the beach and continued practices of meditation and mindfulness. I am committed to helping people on their transformational journey from personal development, business growth and physical fitness. My passion and interest are giving back to communities, charities by fundraising, awareness campaigns and bringing global culture together for education and inspiration. I have to date helped raise over £150,000 for communities fundraising events and over £12,000 for my chosen charity Pancreatic Cancer UK''   ABOUT THEHOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world's top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ                                 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara and Roger chat about recent events in North Cyprus but also their memories of HRH Prince Philip who sadly died on Friday 9th April. But which one of them actually met the Duke?

Everybody matters and everyone has a value. People have wants and needs and everyone is a lifelong learner and unless people have figured out what their values are then they can become overwhelmed At this time in the world people need to stop and ask themselves where they are and what makes them happy. In this episode Alex, Jorgen and Ghazala explore compassion and community and how everyone has a part to play. Everyone has to take action to create what they want and have the right people around them.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Now there are many opportunities for people to turn their dreams into reality. Compassion is something I have been teaching for many years I realised I had the skills it was just about reaching people. When you look at things as microparticles you realise it's all just a flow of energy. The most important thing in life is to conscious about the type of people you have around you. If people understood more about being conscious then there would be fewer illnesses. You have to make sure you are taking responsibility for yourself. Your environment is key. There are a lot of people who are not happy with their lives. I believe everything is energy and it's how we direct the energy with our actions. You can also reflect stillness and this also gives information about you If you do something you need to honour what you are good at. There is a challenge that has begun the journey and drives the goals for success. There is a pattern of becoming complacent and priorities can shift You need to be mindful of where other people are.   BEST MOMENTS ‘It's about when you can see the possibilities' ‘About 90% of people break through some sort of challenge' ‘Why do we have to be rock bottom before we rise up?'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series      ABOUT THE GUESTS Jorgen Tranberg The Founder, CEO and The Visionary Jorgen has over 36 years of work experience in complementary medicine both as a Physician and a worldwide Educator. -He is the owner of NGRC, a visionary, project initiator and responsible for the overall planning and idea generation. He oversees everything written and will coordinate all external contacts. Responsible for planning and implementation of, on-site visits in North Cyprus, as well as contacts with local Government, building contractors and all associated parties of the centre.   Ghazala Jabeen Sales, Marketing and Communications Director Founder of No.1 Marketing Machine, bringing over 30 years' experience in sales and marketing for business growth. A Business Coach/Consultant, working on business projects both online and offline. Her background is in property investments/development, finance, sales, property rentals, health and fitness. Responsible for sales, marketing, and communications. Developing a network amongst building contractors, researchers, and investors alike for the project.    ''As a mum of three children, I value family, friends, and building good relationships of people in our communities. I love projects that include fitness, wellbeing and working with entrepreneurs, which is reflected in my hobbies. I enjoy walking my dog at the beach and continued practices of meditation and mindfulness. I am committed to helping people on their transformational journey from personal development, business growth and physical fitness. My passion and interest are giving back to communities, charities by fundraising, awareness campaigns and bringing global culture together for education and inspiration. I have to date helped raise over £150,000 for communities fundraising events and over £12,000 for my chosen charity Pancreatic Cancer UK''   ABOUT THEHOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world's top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ                         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode is special as Nicosia Uncut produers Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykallı are hosting Dr. Sertaç Sonan, one of the academics behind a survey titled: “Politics and Society in North Cyprus” and published by Friedrich Ebert Foundation. The report focused on the differences and similarities between native Turkish Cypriots and Turkish immigrants who came […]

In the first of this two-part episode speaker, trainer, coach, networker and connector James Porritt talks about the first part of his journey through life growing up as an anomaly and medical miracle, along with stress management, conflict resolution and finding yourself. He shares his experiences and some of the many events that helped him to embrace who he was and understand the importance of allowing yourself to be you because this is your true power. This is a journey through life that cannot fail to inspire and offers something for everyone who hears it   KEY TAKEAWAYS You can't hate the past that has brought us here. When you embrace and accept who you are that's when growth happens. You need to allow yourself to be you because that's your true power. I grew up not feeling fitting in any way, I was programmed into information that wasn't serving me. If you have conflict in your thoughts and beliefs then you can't move forward. We compare ourselves to others when we should be looking at ourselves and who we are. I'm not at the top or at the bottom, I'm in the middle and I'm a super-connector, a super networker who can connect people because I have perspective. My gift in life is to put people together. An empath is someone who has empathy and can feel, resonate and understand other people. I can feel other peoples energy, their joy and their fear. It's about saving yourself so you can save other people   BEST MOMENTS ‘I wish I had someone like me twenty years ago' ‘I was making money for others but I was broke' ‘When you embrace and accept who you are that's when growth happens'    VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series   ABOUT THE GUEST    James is an anomaly, a medical miracle. If James had listened to his neurologists, consultants and specialists, he would be drugged up to his eyeballs, in bed as a zombie right now!  In 2018, James came across a breakthrough in health and science that transformed his life. James is a speaker, trainer, coach, consultant, networker and connector.  James has delivered talks on stress management and conflict resolution to Sports Direct, Nike and Adidas.  James and his business partners are building a new city in North Cyprus, with a state of the art health, science and education research facility.  James's mission is to transform people's lives in a peaceful, powerful and positive way.   ABOUT THE HOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world's top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ                                           See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the second part of the incredible interview with James Porritt. Following on from the challenges he met early in life James discusses why failure is a vital part of the journey to success and why it's about intention, integrity, and understanding your values system. He shares why conflicted beliefs and unresolved issues cause toxicity and lead to individuals being unproductive entities in the world and why successful people have clarity about who they are, where they are going and why.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Scientists researched the molecules in the nineties, The discovery of these molecules was awarded the 1998 Nobel prize – it's a significant breakthrough for science and health. You can only get the product that was developed through private organisations using network marketing. I'm just here to serve and make a difference. You have to be very clear about what you do and why you are doing it Success is simply failure turned inside out and true success is the journey and what you learn along the way It's about intention, integrity and understanding your values system I'm a lifelong student and I learn and relearn constantly I don't sell a product or service I cast a vision I raise and create leaders. I help people to deconstruct their beliefs to rebuild them in a way that serves Successful people have clarity about where they are going and why. I'm a visionary and I know where I'm going because I've been fine-tuned. When you fall in love with what you do you will emanate from that space. Focus on making a million friends and then the money will find and chase you. If you are out of sync you will repel the good things and attract the bad. If you resolve your energy you will only attract the good things You are rewarded for the good things that you put out in the world The greatest lie we have been told is that we are separate because we are one. The key is getting back to self, people follow you because of what you represent, who you are.   BEST MOMENTS ‘I'm connected everywhere' ‘It's been a very long journey finding out who James Porritt really is ‘Everything has  purpose and if you abide by the laws of nature you can manifest your dreams'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series   ABOUT THE GUEST    James is an anomaly, a medical miracle. If James had listened to his neurologists, consultants and specialists, he would be drugged up to his eyeballs, in bed as a zombie right now!  In 2018, James came across a breakthrough in health and science that transformed his life. James is a speaker, trainer, coach, consultant, networker and connector.  James has delivered talks on stress management and conflict resolution to Sports Direct, Nike and Adidas.  James and his business partners are building a new city in North Cyprus, with a state of the art health, science and education research facility.  James's mission is to transform people's lives in a peaceful, powerful and positive way.   ABOUT THE HOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world's top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ                                               See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Luton Town footballer player turns up in North Cyprus to play in a local team. But why? Intrigue follows along with a local perspective on sights and sounds of North Cyprus. Sara and Roger's guest is local author N K Chavush who explains why he's set his novel "Playing in Paradise" in the TRNC. You can find all his books on Amazon and in book stores across TRNC. Sit back, listen in and enjoy! https://www.nkchavush.com/

Migration 2.0 Podcast - Episode 2: Hubert Faustmann and Hrishabh Sandilya discuss the outcomes of a survey that looks to understand the impacts of COVID-19 on international students in the North. They are joined by Samuel Akoni, who is the Research Director for VOIS (an international student representative body in the North), a partner organisation that executed the survey. They discuss the results of the survey and you will have the opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from international students about their experiences over the past year.

Last summer Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots opened up the ghost town of Varosha, a suburb of Famagusta, fenced off and uninhabited since the bloody division of the island in 1974. In this podcast, Mete Hatay, senior researcher at the PRIO Cyprus Center, provides interesting background information to the ghost town and discusses the political implications of the opening as well as ways forward.

How did an American, married to a Russian come to live in North Cyprus? Sara and Roger chat with Bogaz resident Dean Lewis about why he and his wife have made the TRNC their home and what they enjoy about it. *This interview was recorded before the current covid restrictions.

In this podcast, Hubert Faustmann, Director of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Cyprus and the authors of the report entitled ‘Politics and Society in north Cyprus: A Survey Study', Sertac Sonan, Ebru Küçükşener and Enis Porat, discuss the report's main findings and recommendations.

This podcast focuses on a FES-report about hate speech prevalent in public discourses circulating on the internet, e.g. social media users' offensive comments under news articles, in both Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities of Cyprus. We talk with the three authors of the report about traditional stereotypes used in daily language as well as discourses exhibited by media outlets in their representations of political events. We also discuss the responses by authorities and civil society to hate speech incidents on both sides of the divide.

In this podcast, Hubert Faustmann, Director of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Cyprus and Sertac Sonan, one of the co-authors of the Corruption Perceptions in North Cyprus: 2019 Report, discuss this year's report's findings and recommendations as well as the background of the collaboration between the authors and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Cyprus, which has started in 2016. The 2019 report is the third product of this collaboration, and the 2020 report is already in the pipeline.

Sara and Roger chat about how they know each other; why they want to do this podcast about the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus; what their connection with the place is and what you can expect in future episodes.

It's October 16, 2020. Paxton 'kidifies' the world news about police rescuing kids working in Ivory Coast cocoa fields, scientists in Canada giving thousands of dollars to homeless people, a special trip to Machu Picchu for one lucky tourist, reopening the Varosha Resort in North Cyprus, and dangerous flooding in Cambodia and Vietnam.

Parenting in a foreign land comes with it's own setbacks, challenges and opportunities. Pastor James Swanson was working in the United Kingdom before moving to North Cyprus to Pastor Lefkoşa Protestant Church (Pronounced Lefkosha) alongside his Father, Andrew Swanson. He is the husband to Rachel and father to Noah, Leah and Jacob. You can find out more about Lefkoşa Protestant Church here Website: https://www.lpc-nc.org/en/home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lefkosaprotestantchurch Sermons: https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/lpc/sermons/ For more content by Kabwata Baptist Church Facebook: https://facebook.com/kbcbiblicalchristianity Twitter: https://twitter.com/biblicalchrist1 Website: https://kabwatabaptistchurch.com