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Nicosia Uncut episodes

February 08, 2021 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 18: Could constructive ambiguity save or ruin the day? (9/2/2021)
Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykallı discuss Cyprus problem ahead of the informal 5+1 conference: expected strategy, basic assumptions, diplomatic leaks, involvement of the internationals, and how corruption is affecting the course of the peace process in Cyprus. Before 2004, the Cyprus solution process was mainly driven by the international community. Following the rejection of the […]
31 min
January 11, 2021 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 17: Fed up with the CYprob yet? (12/1/2021)
The first episode of 2021. Andromachi Sophocleous & Kemal Baykallı talk about their favorite topic: The Cyprus problem!.What is the UN's strategy to revitalize the solution process? What should we expect from the informal 5+1 conference which is expected to take place soon? How should we read the latest Cyprus report of the UN Secretary General to the UN Security Council? Which are the elephants in the room? Will Turkey's new foreign policy attempts work? Latest statements from Greek Cypriot politicians, party feuds in the Turkish Cypriot politics. All in this episode of Nicosia Uncut.
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30 min
January 11, 2021 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 17: Fed up with the CYprob yet? (12/1/2021)
The first episode of 2021. Andromachi Sophocleous & Kemal Baykallı talk about their favorite topic: The Cyprus problem! What is the UN’s strategy to revitalize the solution process? What should we expect from the informal 5+1 conference which is expected to take place soon? How should we read the latest Cyprus report of the UN Secretary General to the UN Security Council? Which are the elephants in the room? Will Turkey’s new foreign policy attempts work? Latest statements from Greek Cypriot politicians, party feuds in the Turkish Cypriot politics. All in this episode of Nicosia Uncut.
30 min
December 25, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 16: A sneak preview to 2021 through Cypriot lens (26/12/2020)
In this last episode of 2020, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykallı discuss what 2021 is likely to bring under four themes: Cyprus problem, local politics, normalization (pandemic, crossings, economy) and regional&global international politics. Nicosia Uncut continue to provide an insight from an independent Cypriot perspective free from official narratives.
00:00 Introduction
02:17 Cyprus problem
06:55 Local Cyprus politics on both sides of the divide
17:35 Normalization (pandemic)
20:00 Normalization (crossings)
22:40 Normalization (economy)
25:10 Regional and global international politics
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35 min
December 25, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 16: A sneak preview to 2021 through Cypriot lens (26/12/2020)
In this last episode of 2020, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykallı discuss what 2021 is likely to bring under four themes: Cyprus problem, local politics, normalization (pandemic, crossings, economy) and regional&global international politics. Nicosia Uncut continue to provide an insight from an independent Cypriot perspective free from official narratives.
00:00 Introduction
02:17 Cyprus problem
06:55 Local Cyprus politics on both sides of the divide
17:35 Normalization (pandemic)
20:00 Normalization (crossings)
22:40 Normalization (economy)
25:10 Regional and global international politics
35 min
December 18, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 15: Conservative agendas on both sides of the divide…and abroad (19/12/2020)
Governing party right-wing DISY flirts with ultra right ELAM but the budget was rejected in the parliament. A fragile minority coalition on the other side of the divide. Turkey and Turkish Cypriots are now back to singing the old two-state solution tune, while UN official Lute is visiting capitals for a possible informal five-party conference. 2020 is almost over and this episode does not portray a rosy picture. #Cyprus
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22 min
December 18, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 15: Conservative agendas on both sides of the divide…and abroad (19/12/2020)
Governing party right-wing DISY flirts with ultra right ELAM but the budget was rejected in the parliament. A fragile right-wing minority coalition on the other side of the divide. Turkey and Turkish Cypriots are now back to singing the old “two-state solution” tune, while UN official Lute is visiting capitals for a possible informal five-party conference. 2020 is almost over and this episode does not portray a rosy picture. #Cyprus
22 min
December 08, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 14: Politics as usual before the EU summit (9/12/2020)
Tension grows before the EU summit where possible sanctions against Turkey is on the agenda. Stormy waters in domestic politics on both sides of the divide. Despite all, the Turkish Cypriot youth continue to be a glimmer of hope for peace in Cyprus. Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykallı discuss the latest local and international developments affecting the divided island of Cyprus.
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28 min
December 08, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 14: Politics as usual before the EU summit (9/12/2020)
Tension grows before the EU summit where possible sanctions against Turkey are on the agenda. Stormy waters in domestic politics on both sides of the divide. Despite all, the Turkish Cypriot youth continue to be a glimmer of hope for peace in Cyprus. Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykallı discuss the latest local and international developments affecting the divided island of Cyprus.
00:00 Introduction
01:15 EU Council and decisions about Turkey
13:15 Latest in the Greek Cypriot politics
17:20 Latest in the Turkish Cypriot politics
21:30 Turkish Cypriot youth marching for peace #BarışÇünkü
A young Turkish Cypriot peace activist, Melis Güvenir, explains why they march for peace (in Turkish language/ English subtitles.)
28 min
November 17, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 13: “No picnic over pain”, Turkish Cypriots protested (18/112020)
Turkish Cypriots marched again! This time against the picnic in Varosha..and Turkey's intervention in their affairs. On the other side of the divide, Covid measures created resentment.
In a parallel universe, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykalli, producers of Nicosia Uncut and peace activists at #UniteCyprusNow were hosted by bilingual Μαζί/Birlikte program at CyBC/PIK. You can watch the show here: https://youtu.be/SyKtXWo4bCA
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26 min