Sara Palmer and Roger Bara

Talking Round North Cyprus

Society EN ↓ 134 episodes

The only podcast dedicated to all things related to North Cyprus (Turkish Republic of North Cyprus) with people who live, work, visit and love the place. Hoping to open peoples’ eyes to this forgotten corner of the Eastern Mediterranean. Subjects include retiring to the TRNC; living and working in North Cyprus; the expat life; politics; leisure; animal welfare. Views are entirely the hosts and they do not represent any allegiance to any media. If you have a story to tell, or would like to be involved, please contact us on email "trnc.podcast@gmail.com". Thank you for your support.

Author

Sara Palmer and Roger Bara

Episodes

The Medical One 18.04.2021 42:47

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 Prince Philip One 11.04.2021 28:01

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?

The Journalist One 29.03.2021 40:37

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.

The Author One 21.03.2021 30:47

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...

The Charity One. 07.03.2021 30:31

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

The Yank One 28.02.2021 35:32

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.

The Repatriation One 14.02.2021 32:55

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

The Intro One 14.02.2021 28:24

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.

The Taster One 31.01.2021 1:16

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.