Talking Round North Cyprus

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  The Dog Man One 12.10.2026 33min

  Nige Whinnett is a retired RAF police dog handler and has set up a business in the TRNC helping people train their dogs. He chats with Roger about life in North Cyprus and gives some top tips on handling dogs.
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  The Cyprus Turkish Airlines One 27.09.2026 15min

  Sara and Roger discuss the possibility of bringing back a national airline and how the Greek Cypriot Mayor of Nicosia has stood in solidarity with the Turkish Cypriot Mayor of Lefkosa.
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  The Gambling One 13.09.2026 40min

  Little did Gary Pearce know that, when he was offered a week’s trip in the early 1990s to the TRNC to see if he wanted a job in the betting industry, he’d still be there today. But he is, and he tells us all about it.
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  The Cancel Culture One 30.08.2026 22min

  What do an international music festival, Barcelona FC academy and Coronation Street all have in common? Listen to this episode to find out and we want your thoughts on it all. Plus, our thoughts are with those involved in the maritime disaster off the coast of Girne.
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  The Living in the TRNC survey One 17.08.2026 34min

  Did you fill in a survey about what it is like to live, as a foreigner, in the TRNC? It was put together by TFR and the results are out. Roger chatted with acting chairman of the TFR Caroline Houghton and Welfare and Cemetery coordinator, Jessy Ben-Dov to find out what the survey says..
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  The TRNC trial One 02.08.2026 31min

  Paul Bennett is keen to make a permanent move from the UK to the TRNC so he's putting it to the test with a year's trial - building his business and making new friends before bringing his family over. He tells us how his trial is going and whether he thinks he might stay....
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  The Golfing Challenge One 19.07.2026 19min

  Claire Morley (The Action Woman One) and Julie Freeland didn't just walk 33.5 km (20.8 miles) in 13 and a half hours - they played 4 rounds of golf - 72 holes. They tell us how their challenge went and how much they raised for local charities.
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  The Peter Wills Tribute One 05.07.2026 30min

  Our friend Peter Wills sadly died in North Cyprus a short time ago and so we wanted to pay tribute to him and replay the interview we did with him in 2023 where he tells us of his extraordinary and varied life. Rest in peace Peter.
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  The Issy Atahasan One 28.06.2026 35min

  Everyone knows Issy - from his translations of government policies during covid to his tireless fundraising. But if you didn’t know him before, this is your chance as he chats to us about what he’s up to after leaving Heartbeat charity.
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  The CONIFA European Champions One 08.06.2026 14min

  The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are winners of the 2026 CONIFA European football Championship. Roger explains what this means for the TRNC who don’t often get the chance to play internationally.
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  The Foraging Chef One 25.05.2026 29min

  What's a well known chef, who's worked in Michelin starred kitchens, doing foraging in the North Cyprus countryside? Joe Bartlett has moved to the TRNC and has brought with him his passion for using local, natural ingredients in his supper parties. We caught up with him to find out how life is treating him?
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  The Britain's Got Talent One 10.05.2026 40min

  What do children from a primary school in Leicester have to do with North Cyprus? Well, their incredible headteacher is a proud Turkish Cypriot and took them to the semi finals of Britain's Got Talent on live TV. Hear from Halil Tamgumus - affectionately known as Mr T - about his Turkish Cypriot roots.
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  The Action Woman One 26.04.2026 34min

  From Scotland to North Cyprus via journalism, wedding planning and becoming an author, Claire Morley seems to relish a challenge. She went to the Philippines to help with disaster relief and wrote a book about her time there. She is now the first lady Club Captain of Korenieum golf club and is embarking on yet another challenge.
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  The Baked With Love One 12.04.2026 33min

  From behind a Post Office counter via insurance, David Hillier now runs a very popular bakery in Alsancak near Girne (Kyrenia). He tells Roger and Sara about running a business in North Cyprus and how his goods are Baked with Love.
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  The Blue Mansion One 31.03.2026 23min

  Tucked in the hills between Çamlıbel and Güzelyurt in North Cyprus lies one of the island’s most mysterious and eccentric landmarks: The Blue House, or Mavi Köşk.This striking 1957 villa wasn’t just a summer retreat—it was the private hideaway of Paulo “Byron” Pavlides, a Greek Cypriot lawyer, businessman, and alleged arms smuggler with deep political connections and an even deeper love for luxury.Author NK Chavush returns with a great thriller based on this notorious place. Listen here to his interview with Roger and Sara
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  The Farewell Black Olive One 16.03.2026 18min

  Vicki Karaca ran the well known Black Olive venue for a few years but has decided to give it up. But, as Roger found out when he finally managed to chat with her, she is still a very busy lady in the local community. Hear what she is up to now in this latest episode of our podcast.
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  The Iran One 01.03.2026 28min

  As scary and unprecedent events erupt in Iran, and across the Middle East, we hear in this episode from an Iranian student, based in North Cyprus with his family, about how they are struggling and his hopes for the future of his country. WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions.
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  The Fifth Anniversary One 16.02.2026 30min

  This episode is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Talking Round North Cyprus podcast. It's our 124th episode and in that time we've chatted with some great people - all of whom have a link to the TRNC. Roger and Sara pick out just a couple of their personal highlights but there are so many. Thank you so much to all of you who have been on or who regularly listen and support us. Hopefully we're breaking down a few misconceptions of this forgotten corner of the eastern Mediterranean.
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  The Footy One 26.01.2026 15min

  Barry Miller retired to the TRNC ten years ago and is a big supporter of local football team Iskele. He travelled all the way to Lapta to watch them play only for it to be rained off. But, every cloud has a silver lining, and he spent time with co-host of this podcast Roger Bara who chatted to him about his love of the local game.
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  The Gillham Vineyard Hotel One 11.01.2026 34min

  Podcast host Sara gives you a tour of The Gillham Vineyard hotel - an exclusive boutique hotel and winery nestled in the hills above Girne (Kyrenia) in North Cyprus. Hear from the manager, about the unusual wine spa and the excellent wine tasting on offer.https://gillhamvineyard.com/