Talking Round North Cyprus

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.

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

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.

Our 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.

Having 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!

Confused 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.

How 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?!

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.

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.

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?

Well 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.

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...

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 Roger

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.

Barry Miller describes his repatriation back to the TRNC, having been stranded in UK at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Here’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.