Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 16: Former Cyprus FM, Ambassador to Washington, member of the reunification negotiating teams & gender activist. Meet Dr Erato Kozakou Marcoullis (17/7/2024)

In the 16th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Dr Erato Kozakou Marcoullis. Born in Limassol to Cypriot and migrant parents, she has come a long way from a rough - yet very proud - family history. From proudly representing Cyprus as Ambassador in key posts such as Washington, USA, to twice serving as Cyprus’ Foreign Minister and also as Minister of Communications and Works. She has sat on the negotiating tables as part of the Cyprus reunification attempts during key pivotal moments and is a staunch activist for gender equality and women’s empowerment. Many NGOs and civil society movements are blessed with her support and contributions.

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Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 15: Filmmaker, director, producer and fabulous cultural ambassador for Cyprus. Meet Stelana Kliris (6/7/2024)

Cyprus is filled with big hearts and big emotions – a hot, sleepy island, with hot tempers! On the surface it looks ‘normal’, but below the surface are many layers, filled with history – both beautiful and painful. An island full of amazing people, with incredible stories, doing amazing things. Join social and political analyst Costa Constanti to meet Cyprus and those who live there. In the 15th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Stelana Kliris. Born and raised in South Africa, this Cypriot of the diaspora who has ‘come home’ is taking Cyprus to audiences across the entire…

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Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 14: Budding politician, cultural heritage activist & peace builder. Meet Hulusi Kilim (4/7/2024)

In the 14th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Hulusi Kilim. Hulusi is a young and refreshing activist who grew and matured through his activism in Famagusta’s medieval old town where he worked with the Bicommunal Famagusta Initiative fighting to save the historic city, and continued to drive for the reunification of Cyprus with various peace building activities. Recently he was one of very few Turkish Cypriots to stand in the European Parliament elections as a candidate for Cyprus representing a new party, Volt Cyprus, a bold move in these stagnant times for the island.

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Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 13: Talented musician, Windcraft Music Fest organizer & music teacher. Meet Elli Michael (24/6/2024)

Cyprus is filled with big hearts and big emotions - a hot, sleepy island, with hot tempers! On the surface it looks 'normal', but below the surface are many layers, filled with history - both beautiful and painful. An island full of amazing people, with incredible stories, doing amazing things. Join social and political analyst Costa Constanti to meet Cyprus and those who live there. In the 13th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Elli Michael. Elli is a bright and talented musician, an inspirational teacher and quite a humble being. She created the exciting Windcraft movement in Cyprus,…

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Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 12: Innovative architectural heritage expert, academic, researcher and women’s needs advocate. Meet Heather Mitcheltree (21/6/2024)

In the 12th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Heather Mitcheltree. Heather is based in Melbourne and Cambridge, and has helped conduct some very innovative architectural heritage scanning projects in the buffer zone of Cyprus. Currently she working on a PHD looking at the architectural needs of women’s refuge shelters, helping to compare and identify the key needs for women and children that most of us would never have thought of!

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Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 11: Tech guru & advocate for women ‘breaking the 20%’, meet Elena Strouthos (12/5/2024)

In the 11th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Elena Strouthos. Elena is the co-owner of the very successful Cocoon Creations, an innovative Cyprus-based tech company. Elena also hosts the Breaking the 20% podcast where she tackles the low number of women in the tech industry in the ‘western world’.

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Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 10: Civil society champion, ACCEPT President and businessperson, meet Nicholas Tryfon (1/5/2024)

In the 10th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Nicholas Tryfon. Nicholas is a well known small business owner and civil society champion. He is a human rights campaigner, the President of ACCEPT-LGBTI Cyprus, co-owner of innovative Misfit Union food and beverage company (and catering) and through his brand Tryfonic, co-runs the successful Nostalgia parties.

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Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 9: The island’s cultural, historical and religious sites delivered to your screen, meet Oya Kutsal (14/4/2024)

In the 9th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Oya Kutsal. Oya decided during the pandemic to shift focus in life and work for more charitable goals, from feeding foreign students during the lockdowns, to her wonderful work promoting the fragile and disappear shared common heritage across Cyprus. Her videos at historic, religious and cultural sites across the island raise awareness to the rich tapestry of our home.

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Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 8: Road safety scientist and expert, helping to save lives, meet Iasonas Senekkis (25/3/2024)

In the 8th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Iasonas Senekkis. Iasonas is a scientist focusing on road safety and is currently working with the European University Cyprus’ CERIDES. He has worked as the road safety adviser to the Cyprus Minister of Justice and Public Order and has extensive experience collaborating and sharing best practice with experts from Melbourne’s Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC), Australia’s Transport Accident Commission (TAC), the World Health Organisation and with the Municipality of Nîmes in southern France.

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Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 7: Human rights & gender equality activist, first female leader of a major Turkish Cypriot party, meet Mine Atlı (28/2/2024)

Cyprus is filled with big hearts and big emotions - a hot, sleepy island, with hot tempers! On the surface it looks 'normal', but below the surface are many layers, filled with history - both beautiful and painful. An island full of amazing people, with incredible stories, doing amazing things. Join social and political analyst Costa Constanti to meet Cyprus and those who live there. In the 7th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Mine Atlı, a human rights defender, lawyer and gender equality advocate. She was the first female leader of a major Turkish Cypriot political party, all…

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