Episode - Island Talks

Nicosia Uncut – Episode 10: Two Cypriots discussing Varosha and the elections (10/10/2020)

It was a very emotional day for many Cypriots, particularly for Famagustians. Allowing access to the coastal part of fenced town Varosha opened old wounds and created mixed reactions. This was done right before the elections in the north. The development further stirred the elections atmosphere which had already been tense due to the interference of Turkey on behalf of one of the candidates. Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykallı share their opinions and observations and convey reflections from both communities. 00.00 Varosha 20.15 Elections

Nicosia Uncut – Episode 9: Discussing peacebuilding through the CMP with Dr. Nasia Hadjigeorgiou (9/10/2020)

This week we have a special guest. Dr.Nasia Hadjigeorgiou has carried out an extensive research on the work of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus and discuss with us her findings and observations regarding the work of the committee and what needs to be done to finally heal an open wound.

Nicosia Uncut – Episode 8: Behind the headlines: EU summit and the elections (5/10/2020)

Podcast from the divided capital of Cyprus. In this episode, Andromachi Sophocleous provides an insight on the latest EU Council Meeting, expectations of the Republic of Cyprus, use of veto to block sanctions against Belarus, reference of the resumption of Cyprus problem talks and how whole saga was reflected on the Greek Cypriot press. First round of elections will take place on the 11th of October in the north, Kemal Baykallı discusses the campaigns, leading candidates, main issues and the role of Turkey in the elections. Listen it from the locals! 00.00 Introduction 01.40 What was Republic of Cyprus' strategy at the summit? 03.20 EU's reaction to Cyprus' position 04:10 Veto is a double-edged sword 07.12 Reflections on the Greek Cypriot press: EU Summit and Greco-Turkish talks 09.52 Turkish-Greek relations within the context of NATO and the EU 11:00 Where is Cyprus problem in all that? Demolishing the myths 17:00 Why are the Turkish Cypriot elections crucial? What are the main discussion topics? 20:00 TV debate of the main candidates 22:00 How Turkey's interference in the elections is backfiring. 24:40 Potential names for the second round, expected turnout 27.38 Voting patterns and Christophoros Christophorou's study on groups

Zor Meseleler – Bölüm 2: Türkiye Dışişleri ne demek istiyor, Kıbrıs’ta seçim kampanyası ve bitmeyen pandemi (19/9/2020)

Deneyimli Kıbrıslı gazeteciler Aysu Basri Akter ve Esra Aygın'ın hazırlayıp sunduğu Zor Meseleler bu hafta Kıbrıs sorunundaki son gelişmelere, Türkiye Dışişleri'nin son yaptığı açıklamalar çerçevesinde federasyon tartışmalarına, seçim kampanyalarına ve pandemi sürecinde son gelişmelere ışık tutuyor.

Buffering – Episode 6: Art of politics and politics of art (19/9/2020)

Painting by George Gavriel, depicting Jesus Christ in Pournara refugee camp in Cyprus.

This week, Cypriot journalists Yiorgos Kakouris and Esra Aygın discuss the controversies created around art, latest on the Turkish Cypriot elections and campaigns, and statements by the Turkish Foreign Ministry regarding Cyprus talks.

Figure It – Episode 5: Chevron and East Med gas (16/9/2020)

In this week’s episode, Sapienta Economics Director Fiona Mullen talks about the commercial aspects of natural gas with the East Mediterranean Editor of Middle East Economic Survey (MEES), Peter Stevenson. The recent bid by US energy giant Chevron to buy out Noble Energy - the lead company in the Cyprus Aphrodite and Israeli Leviathan and Tamar fields - has been challenged by the activist investor, Elliott Management. What is the difference between the two companies and what would either company’s ownership mean for East Med gas development prospects?

The Life Light – Επεισόδιο 6: Δημιουργώντας το δικό μου δρόμο – Άρης Θεοδωρόπουλος (15/9/2020)

Άρης Θεοδωρόπουλος - Οδηγός Βουνού, Εκπαιδευτής Ορειβασίας & Αναρρίχησης, Εκπαιδευτής Εναεριτών και Συγγραφέας Το ταξίδι μου στη Κάλυμνο αυτό το καλοκαίρι με έφερε αντάμα με τον Άρη Θεοδωρόπουλο, έναν από τους ανθρώπους που έχουν συμβάλει σημαντικά στον κόσμο της αναρρίχησης. Ο Άρης μας μιλά για το πώς η προσωπική ευχαρίστηση κατέληξε να γίνει επάγγελμα έτσι ώστε να ζει. Μάθε τι χρειάζεται για ν’ ακολουθήσεις το δρόμο που εσύ δημιουργείς αλλά και να είσαι πρωτοπόρος.

Nicosia Uncut – Episode 7: What a mess! (12/9/2020)

What a mess! Cyprus found itself it the heart of a diplomatic mess in the area of international relations, multiple interests are at stake. Turkish Cypriots experienced panic with the rise of number of new Covid-19 cases eventually cancelling all commercial flights. And how will this affect the elections? Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykalli are trying to make sense in the middle of a chaotic mess!

Buffering – Episode 5: The Virus (and passports) Strikes Back (11/9/2020)

In this episode of Buffering, Cypriot journalists Esra Aygın and Yiorgos Kakouris talks about the passport scheme, the new measures against virus in the north and love lost between Kudret Özersay and Ankara because of Varosha disagreement.

Zor Meseleler – Bölüm 1: Kuzey Kıbrıs’ta ikinci dalga paniği (10/9/2020)

İki Kıbrıslı tecrübeli gazeteci Aysu Basri Akter ve Esra Aygın'ın hazırladığı "Zor Meseleler" podcastı, "Kıbrıs'ta kolay zordur" sloganıyla sizlerle buluşuyor. Aygın'ın şu an yaşadığı Portekiz'den katıldığı programda, bu ilk bölümde Kuzey Kıbrıs'ta yaşanan Covid-19'un ikinci dalga paniğini, alınan ve alınmayan önlemleri ve bunun seçimlere etkisini tartışıyorlar.