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Talking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe North Cyprus Wildlife OneFrom rehoming a donkey and two miniature goats on his father's land in Taskent, Kemal Basat has gone on to set up the Cyprus Wildlife Research Institute. They are currently running twenty programmes from donkeys in the Karpaz to turtles to collecting seeds for the seed bank. He chatted with Sara about the work the Institute does on very little money.2025-04-2045 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Divided Island 3 OneThe fantastic documentary film about the “Cyprus Problem” - The Divided Island - is now available to view on Amazon Prime Video. Roger and Sara chat with director Cey Sesiguzel about its popularity 2025-03-1625 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Trump OneWe catch up with Dean Lewis, an American living in the TRNC, to get his views on what a second Trump term might look like and how it could affect the TRNC. 2025-01-1922 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Year In Review OneOur good friend Eltan Halil, Editor in Chief of Cyprus Today, joins us to look back at the big stories that made the news in 2024 and what to look out for in 2025. 2025-01-0533 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Chartered Surveyor OneKate Taylor would love to spend all her time in the TRNC but can’t just at the moment. Hear what she loves about the place and how she can beat Roger at table tennis! 2024-12-2225 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Hot Potato OneRoger and Sara chat about the latest North Cyprus news, the cost of potatoes and being careful about meeting Roger in a bar!! 2024-12-0922 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Metal Mickey OneDarren 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. 2024-11-2421 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe 7 marathons in 7 days OneIt’s cool to run one marathon in a day but amazing to run 7 in 7 days. That’s what Kurt Duffield has done, raising money for Tulips cancer charity. We’ll hear from Kurt and also from Roger about how he feels being back in a BBC studio after 12 years! 2024-11-0615 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Diving OneSara 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==2024-10-2122 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Cycling Copper OneThere can be few things worse in life than losing a child. Gulay and Jay Uzun lost their daughter Tanyel to cancer. From a place of darkness comes light as they now help other youngsters in the TRNC who have cancer. Jay tells us how he copes and about his cycle from London to the TRNC. 2024-10-0241 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Title Deeds OneIt’s what everyone is talking about. Getting the title deeds for the property you may own. We hear, in this episode, from Carina Svenson from Sweden and American Dean Lewis with their take on how this is affecting them personally. 2024-09-1336 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Immovable Property OneIt’s what everyone is talking about. The new laws around property for expats. We get the latest information from Caroline Houghton from The Foreign Residents in the TRNC group, who is working hard with the government to make sense of all these new laws. She is a busy lady but found time to chat with Roger. 2024-08-2546 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Divided Island 2 OneThe Divided Island is a film showing both sides of the Cyprus problem. With historical facts, unbiased commentators and very personal experiences, it hopes to inform everyone about this frozen conflict. Sara went to a private screening and chatted to Director Cey Sesigüzel2024-07-2420 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Fitness Instructor OneFrom 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 classes2024-07-0721 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Cycling Tours OneMunise 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.2024-06-2329 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe New Laws for Residency and Property OneNew laws for foreign residents and about immovable property have been issued by the government in the TRNC but they are complicated and confusing. Roger and Sara try to explain them with help from those more in the know.2024-06-1022 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Tanyel’s Smile OneThere can be few things worst in life than losing a child. Gulay and Jay Uzun lost their daughter Tanyel to cancer. From a place of darkness comes light as they now help other youngsters in the TRNC who have cancer. Gulay tells their heartbreaking story2024-05-2634 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe After Luke OneAuthor Kerry-Lee Delport joins Roger and Sara to chat about her debut novel “After Luke” and about how she’s settling into her new life in the TRNC.2024-05-1232 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe UN Peacekeeping OneJust how effective is the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus? Samuel Lewis-Blanc is back chatting about his role with them and about his new podcast Cyprus Untold2024-04-2823 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Inside the Buffer Zone OneSam Lewis-Blanc and his family lived inside the Buffer Zone in Nicosia while he was the first continuity liaison officer to Turkish Forces for the UN 2019-2021. He provides a fascinating insight into many aspects of divided Cyprus.2024-04-2146 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Green Line OneDaz Barton was a British soldier serving across many conflicts. He worked with the UN on the Green Line in Nicosia. He’s lived in both the south and north and has an interesting perspective on life in Cyprus.2024-03-3145 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Tatlisu Dog Rescue OneFrom working in the NHS and UK prisons such as Holloway and Wormwood Scrubs, Claire Lamb has thrown herself into local life in the TRNC. She chats here about her now famous Table Top Sales raising money for Tatlisu dogs.2024-03-1334 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe North Americans OneAubrey 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.2024-02-2628 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Violinist OneFrom 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.2024-02-1023 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe 2024 Look Ahead OneWe’re back after our Christmas and New Year break. And our first guest of 2024 is editor in chief of Cyprus Today, Eltan Halil, who is feeling positive about this coming year for the TRNC.2024-01-2128 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Bowls Club OneYou’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.2023-12-1031 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Next Chatty OneRoger and Sara chat about the new Ercan airport; UNDP Cyprus and children taking over parliament.2023-11-2720 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Soldier OneRalph 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 *2023-11-1239 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Israel-Gaza OneRoger is in England and Sara is in Jersey at the time of recording. They discuss the new Ercan airport and the view of the Israel Gaza conflict from TRNC perspective (among other things). Enjoy!2023-11-0114 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Mad Horsewoman OneJemma Neely visited the TRNC on holiday and stayed for 12 years. She lived in quite rough conditions and spent all her time looking after stray animals, particularly dogs. She’s leaving N Cyprus and reflects on her time..2023-10-0322 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Toothless UN OneWilly Lindt worked for the UN in Cyprus in 1964 but could see the Turkish Cypriots were already being heavily persecuted. He tried to help but ended up in prison in Sweden. Hear his amazing story.2023-09-1846 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Artist and Eagle’s Nest OneSara visits Gul Ciplak (The Artist) in Dipkarpaz to find out about her holiday lets and paintings and catches up with Mike and Veysal from Eagle’s Nest a year on. Plus The Russians are coming… or here already in large numbers2023-09-0332 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Quick Visit OneSara 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!2023-08-2315 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe North Cyprus Film OneListen 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!2023-08-0633 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Lack of Social Care OneWhat would you do if you needed part time, or full time care, in the TRNC and had no family to help? They are only 6 care homes in the TRNC and they’re not fit for purpose. Professor Hatice Jenkins is working tirelessly to get the government to address this growing problem but we all need to help because sadly, one day, you may need someone to look after you.2023-07-2333 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Travel Writer OneSarah 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?2023-07-1644 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Motivational Fez OneBorn 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!2023-07-0224 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Health and Well-being OneFormer accountant and former hairdresser Nigel and Paul Woollaston-Evans gave up their careers to move to the TRNC where they now help others with their health and well-being. We’re also told they host great parties!2023-06-1830 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe President Erdogan OneAs President Erdogan is re-elected in Türkiye, how does that affect the TRNC going forward? We get a full insight from Cyprus Today Editor in Chief Eltan Halil2023-06-0419 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe NC Heartbeat OneIf 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 work2023-05-1435 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Cocking About OneThis episode is slightly rude! Roger’s equipment let’s him down so he and Sara end up chatting bollocks (quite literally!)2023-05-0116 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Country Gent OneBarry Miller had been living in the TRNC for around 10 years and has moved into a house in the country. He thought at one point, during the pandemic, he’d leave but he tells Sara and Roger he couldn’t be happier.2023-04-1723 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Dog Rescue OneIrene 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 Sara2023-04-0238 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Bridging the Gulf OneWell 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 Amazon2023-03-1933 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Wine Bar OneLaura Ozkerimler and her husband have opened a wine bar in Alsancak. It’s quickly become a hit. We find out more Laura and how she came to be in the TRNC. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000871817044932023-03-0526 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Sad To Leave TRNC OneConrad arrived in the TRNC two years ago, from Namibia, having never visited before. He has now had to return to South Africa. He reflects on life in the TRNC.2023-02-1927 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Earthquake OneA short, sombre episode as Roger and Sara discuss the devastating impact the recent earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria have had in the TRNC. Our thoughts are with anyone affected.2023-02-1215 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Radio Angel OneFrom Playboy Bunny girl to Bayrak International’s Radio Angel, via Australia, America, S Africa and the USA, Denise Phillips tells her story of finally putting roots down in the TRNC.2023-01-2929 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Boutique Hotel OneBuse Celebi is a lovely, young Turkish Cypriot woman who runs the family hotel - Celebi Garden Hotel - that sits on the cliffs of Mehmetçik village overlooking the valley and the sea. It is the pioneer of sustainable tourism practices in the TRNC.2023-01-1531 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Christmas ‘22 OneSara and Roger are live at the Iskele Xmas Eve Swim where they meet new friends and the lady who started Tulips Cancer charity. Plus Xmas Eve night at the Celebi Garden Hotel in Mehmetçik2022-12-3015 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Divided Island OneCey Sesiguzel is a film director with Turkish Cypriot heritage. With his Greek Cypriot friend and colleague they are putting the finishing touches to a fascinating documentary about the Divided Island. He’s crowdfunding for the project. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-divided-island#/?fbclid=PAAaZEAdZyeVrsr1kbCwyte2rtWOyicZyJVkZlQPdMGIQLMSHajwOlOm2qtiE2022-12-1025 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Nurse to Film OneHelen trained as a nurse but set up her own company providing medical expertise to the film industry. Married to Turkophile Norm, she too now loves living in the TRNC.2022-12-0430 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Chief Inspector OneNorm Russell is a real Turkophile and, being able to speak Turkish in his early days in the Met Police, led him to the TRNC, where he eventually chose to live.2022-11-2246 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Head Chef OneFrom 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.2022-10-2323 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Black Olive OneSara chats about being on the Graham Norton show and Rog tells us how he’s doing after his cancer op. But our main guest is Vikki who runs the entertainment venue The Black Olive in Alsancak TRNC2022-10-0931 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Queen Elizabeth OneWe’re back after a little break. Roger tells us about his prostate cancer treatment and Sara chats about working for the BBC in London the day of HM The Queen’s funeral.2022-09-2519 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Namibia One (again)Host Roger is on his holibobs in England so we are replaying one of our very interesting episodes - how Conrad fled from Namibia to the TRNC.2022-08-2125 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Ambassador One (2)At 8 years old, Alper Mehmet arrived in England from Cyprus speaking no English. He eventually joined the Foreign Office and became the first British Ambassador with foreign heritage. Part 22022-08-0728 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Ambassador One (1)At 8 years old, Alper Mehmet arrived in England from Cyprus speaking no English. He eventually joined the Foreign Office and became the first British Ambassador with foreign heritage.2022-07-3134 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Completely Content OneGiving up life on the island of Jersey and taking a leap of faith to live in the TRNC, Martin Palmer, a retired manager at Jersey Post, and his wife Glenda couldn’t be happier.2022-07-1724 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Eagle’s Nest OneFrom 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.2022-07-0335 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Cat Lady OneThere are three things certain in life. Death, taxes and Janet Mcghee being at Bogaz harbour raising money for N Cyprus cats! She tells us about her life in the TRNC.2022-06-1920 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Cyprus Active OneJames Clark has made the TRNC his home and started two thriving business - both quite different. From jeeps and wine to becoming a celebrant.2022-06-0537 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Kazak OneDetermined lady Sara (another one!) moved her family from Kazakhstan to TRNC 3 years ago and has set up her own business. Hear her story as she chats with (the other) Sara and Roger2022-05-2218 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Chatty OneSara and Roger chew the fat about stuff in the TRNC! Another coalition failure, future guests and why we enjoy this country.2022-05-0823 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Pig Farm OneFancy a pork sausage? Then you’re in luck as Zanan pork farm, just outside Nicosia, is a brand new farming venture in the TRNC. Roger went to meet Ulkem and Aras Yeşilada and some pigs…2022-04-2431 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe T-Vine Embargoed OneIpek Ozerim is the editor of the online English speaking Turkish Cypriot newspaper T-Vine. She chats with Roger and Sara about her Turkish Cypriot roots and her passion in protecting and promoting the TRNC.2022-04-1034 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Tourist Shop OneHead into Famagusta Old Town and opposite Othello’s tower is Champion Inn tourist shop run by the very friendly Huseyin Ummanel. He tells us about fleeing from his family home in south Cyprus to make a new life in the North.2022-03-1338 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Bayrak Radio OneBayrak International radio personality, Can Gazi, is on the other side of the microphone, for a change, as he chats about his life and work with Roger and Sara.2022-02-2730 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Anniversary OneHere it is. A year of chatting to great people about their association with the TRNC. Join Sara and Roger with some of their highlights.2022-02-1430 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Election OneEditor in Chief of newspaper “Cyprus Today”, Eltan Halil, joins Sara and Roger to look at the results of the latest TRNC election (23/1/22) and explains the current political system2022-01-3029 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Animals in Need OneCould 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.2022-01-2341 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Artist OneTaken from an idyllic life in Cyprus at the age of 9 to England where she found it hard to fit in; to being forced into a marriage at only 15, Gül Ciplak has finally returned to her beloved Cyprus as a world renowned artist. She chats with Roger and Sara at her home in Dipkarpaz about her life, loves and hopes for the future.2022-01-0930 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Christmas OneCo host Sara makes it to the TRNC in time for carols round the piano and a dip in the sea for charity on Christmas Day. Plus she gets to share a long awaited glass of wine with Roger.2021-12-3020 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe PCR OneSo 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!2021-12-1322 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Yoga OneRoger catches up with Neshe in North Cyprus and discovers more about how she teaches yoga all over the world.2021-11-2829 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe George OneIf you’ve ever been to Girne/Kyrenia you’ll know The George sports bar. It’s a real landmark and a very popular place. Our Roger stopped for a coffee and a chat with owner Ali - George as he’s known!2021-11-0721 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Leap of Faith OneWould you buy a holiday home from a drawing on a piece of paper and a small hut in an empty field? Well that’s what our guests John and Dave did - they took a leap of faith and have been enjoying their holiday home in the TRNC for over 15 years.2021-10-0721 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Olive Trees OneCyprus has an amazing history from Alexander the Great to the current situation of a divided island. Our guest Akin Yilmaz has a new book out with short stories viewing the history of Cyprus through the eyes of his father’s village Terra.2021-09-1930 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Lifestyle OneThe Afik Group has built a reputation, and a multi cultural community, in N Cyprus. Mickey Mistriel tells us about their ethos of offering a lifestyle rather than just places to buy, as well as their plans for the future.2021-09-0529 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Bristolian OneOur guest Steve Comer is a former councillor and trade union rep in Bristol who has a places in both North and South Cyprus. He knowledgeably compares and contrasts both sides of the divided island.2021-08-1531 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Journey Update OneWe catch up with Helen from “A Journey with my Son” as her plans to walk with her 6 year old, along the north coast of N Cyprus, have to be rearranged.2021-08-0823 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Pilgrimage OneDavid 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.2021-08-0426 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Tajikistan OneHear why a 16 year old wanted to move from his home in Tajikistan to North Cyprus. Jamshed Rahimov chats with Sara and Roger2021-07-2525 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Iranian OneWhy 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.2021-07-1138 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Journey with my Son OneOur guest Helen Karayman wanted to leave her 6 year old son with great memories of her so they’re undertaking an epic walk from Beşparmak to Karpaz.2021-06-2745 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Namibia OneHaving never visited N Cyprus before, our guest Conrad Prollius left his life in Namibia behind for the peace, quiet and security of the TRNC. He sounds a bit of a party animal!2021-06-1327 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Good Samaritan OneConfused about TRNC Covid rules? Then you need help from our guest Issy Atahasan who translates all official documents from Turkish to English and puts them on FB North Cyprus Expats Uncut Version.2021-05-3138 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Hospitality OneHow have people running restaurants coped during this past difficult year? Denise from DEKS at Thalassa Beach Resort chats with Roger and Sara and we hear from Riz from “Pisces and Spices” in Bogaz. And why doesn’t he want his parents to hear this episode?!2021-05-1741 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Help for Expats OneHave 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.2021-05-0228 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Property OneAre 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.2021-04-2520 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Medical OneWhat’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.2021-04-1842 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Prince Philip OneSara 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?2021-04-1128 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Journalist OneWell known journalist Eltan Halil chats with Sara and Roger about the “Cyprus problem”; the new President of the TRNC; his family’s history and being a TV star.2021-03-2940 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Author OneA 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/ 2021-03-2130 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Charity One.Sue Tilt got breast cancer while living in TRNC. She was helped by Tulips Cancer charity and wanted to give back. She’s been fundraising for them ever since but times are hard at the moment. She chats with Sara and Roger2021-03-0730 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Yank OneHow 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.2021-02-2835 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Repatriation OneBarry Miller describes his repatriation back to the TRNC, having been stranded in UK at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.2021-02-1432 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Intro OneSara 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.2021-02-1428 minTalking Round North CyprusTalking Round North CyprusThe Taster OneHere’s a little taste of what to expect with our podcast “Talking Round North Cyprus”. Roger lives there and Sara has a holiday home. We chat about all sorts of topics from buying a house to food and drink with all the different people who make up this diverse community. We hope you’ll learn more about this forgotten corner of the island of Cyprus. Episodes coming very soon.2021-01-3101 min