Talking Round North Cyprus, 240 Karaoğlanoğlu Caddesi, Alsancak (2026)

16/03/2026

NEW EPISODE - 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.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VbGNLBZpXFIEnLSL1tnYA?si=5h0s3ZbLQd27yF-Taqf8fQ

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01/03/2026

NEW EPISODE 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.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bW11wdOCccg26lpSXAKBN?si=I3pGXCSoQE2UWnBWp92hxw

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16/02/2026

NEW EPISODE 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.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/310DYOKNeMja31V2GPciSH?si=1dwP0_z6TD-rmPqak7oITA

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27/01/2026

NEW EPISODE 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.

Podcast · Sara Palmer and Roger Bara · 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 re...

14/01/2026

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/

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JHsEjuq7bJMcLvDfIuEey

Overlooking the Mediterranean nestled within the pine clad mountains of Cyprus; Gillham Vineyard Hotel is the first and only vineyard hotel in Northern Cyprus.

29/12/2025

NEW EPISODE - Hosts Roger and Sara are together in North Cyprus bringing you this episode. They chat about Christmas and New Year in the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus - what they've been up to as expats - Roger is living the good life as a retiree near Kyrenia and Sara has an holiday apartment in Iskele.

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22/12/2025

NEW EPISODE - Teresa Cefa is a busy lady. She has been running a wedding planning business in the TRNC for a few years but is now also an event coordinator for Heartbeat - that raises thousands of TL to help those with cancer. Roger caught up with her in a bar.... of course he did! CLICK TO LISTEN
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nzPonjoCicCcvVIsq4tpH?si=5zQhqNdOTRiR2XYmhMVk5g

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07/12/2025

NEW EPISODE OUT How tough is it to run a popular restaurant business in the TRNC with the cost of living rising all the time? Roger went along to chat with Emma Elmaz, who runs the Wild Duck near Lapta with her husband, to find out.

https://open.spotify.com/show/2beyRhNFFosZpnSH0YNfQ5

Podcast · Sara Palmer and Roger Bara · 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 re...

30/09/2025

It’s International Podcast Day so just a reminder of the podcast Roger and I co-host about North Cyprus. Chatting to all sorts of people with a connection to the TRNC. Do give it a listen!!

https://open.spotify.com/show/2beyRhNFFosZpnSH0YNfQ5

Podcast · Sara Palmer and Roger Bara · 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 re...

22/09/2025

MRW EPISODE Kurt Duffield is at it again. Raising money for Tulips cancer charity in the TRNC by walking a half marathon followed by rowing on a machine every day through October. By the end of the month he’ll have done 1000 kms and hopefully raised money for a charity close to his heart.

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31/08/2025

NEW EPISODE Author Martina Cole used to own the Best Seller bookshop in Karakum. It's now run by Deborah Burdess. Sara stopped by to chat with her about what it's like owning the only completely English book shop in the TRNC.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nOt25RSd7wlVyKg6q5gqU

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