Episodes
As 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 Halil
Published 06/04/23
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
Published 05/14/23
This episode is slightly rude! Roger’s equipment let’s him down so he and Sara end up chatting bollocks (quite literally!)
Published 05/01/23
Barry 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.
Published 04/17/23
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
Published 04/02/23
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
Published 03/19/23
Laura 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=100087181704493
Published 03/05/23
Conrad 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.
Published 02/19/23
A 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.
Published 02/12/23
From 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.
Published 01/29/23
Buse 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.
Published 01/15/23
Sara 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 Mehmetçik
Published 12/30/22
Cey 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=PAAaZEAdZyeVrsr1kbCwyte2rtWOyicZyJVkZlQPdMGIQLMSHajwOlOm2qtiE
Published 12/10/22
Helen 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.
Published 12/04/22
Norm 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.
Published 11/22/22
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.
Published 10/23/22
Sara 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 TRNC
Published 10/09/22
We’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.
Published 09/25/22
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.
Published 08/21/22
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 2
Published 08/07/22
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.
Published 07/31/22
Giving 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.
Published 07/17/22
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.
Published 07/03/22
There 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.
Published 06/19/22
James Clark has made the TRNC his home and started two thriving business - both quite different. From jeeps and wine to becoming a celebrant.
Published 06/05/22