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October 04, 2020 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
32 min
September 11, 2020 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!
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25 min
September 11, 2020 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!
00:00 Welcome and introduction
02:00 Cyprus, EU and sanctions for Belarus
03:30 Where is Russia in this equation?
05:30 Public opinion towards the RoC foreign policy
06:35 What shapes the European perception towards Cyprus?
09:11 The potential developments from now on
11:38 Where are the Turkish Cypriots in this? And the current priorities.
12:44 Latest panic regarding Covid-19
21:40 Feedback by our listener on the EU’s role in Cyprob.
Nicosia Uncut – Episode 7 Video Teaser
25 min
August 21, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Epiosode 6: Discussing politics in the heat of summer: East Med, elections, Varosha (22/8/2020)
Despite all odds, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykallı continue to discuss the recent political developments from Cyprus. Turkish-Greek relations, tension in Eastern Mediterranean, elections in north and Varosha. Can buffer zone buffer the heat? And the best place to swim on the East.
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25 min
August 21, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Epiosode 6: Discussing politics in the heat of summer: East Med, elections, Varosha (22/8/2020)
Despite all odds, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykallı continue to discuss the recent political developments from Cyprus. Turkish-Greek relations, tension in Eastern Mediterranean, elections in north and Varosha. Can buffer-zone buffer the heat? And the best place to swim on the East.
00.00 – Intro and Covid-19 update from both sides
03.35 – Turkish-Greek confrontation and developments in East Med
08.25 – Why Cyprus is sidelined and Cyprob is now part of a bigger deal
14.15 – Turkey’s power game in Varosha
19.40 – Latest on the Turkish Cypriot elections
25 min
July 31, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 5: Is Cyprus being sidelined? (31/7/2020)
In this episode of Nicosia Uncut, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykalli discuss about bayram celebrations in old Cyprus, interesting developments in elections on both parts of the divide and get into the details regarding the latest attempts of de-escalation of crisis in Greco-Turkish relations. Is Cyprus being sidelined?
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33 min
July 31, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 5: Is Cyprus being sidelined? (31/7/2020)
In this episode of Nicosia Uncut, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykalli discuss about bayram celebrations in old Cyprus, interesting developments in elections on both parts of the divide and get into the details regarding the latest attempts of de-escalation of crisis in Greco-Turkish relations. Is Cyprus being sidelined?
00:00 Intro and old Bayrams in Cyprus04.10 Latest on Turkish Cypriot elections07:30 Local elections in Aglantzia14:25 Turkish-Greek relations and Cyprus28.40 Warmongering on social/media
33 min
July 03, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 4: Questions to EU/ambassadors on Borrell’s visit & news for you: No, the crossings are not open & critical thinking is not for our students (3/7/2020)
In this episode of Nicosia Uncut, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykalli discuss EU Foreign Affairs Minister Josep Borrel's visit to Cyprus and how he had to call Akinci to fix the sour taste after his departure. How could he make this mistake? Had he not been informed properly? Also, in theory, crossings points are open but no, in reality they are not. As a demonstration of the conservative nature of the society, a high school girl was targeted by institutions for her article on school gazette. Maybe we should also start writing in school publications?
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30 min
July 03, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 4: Questions to EU/ambassadors on Borrell’s visit & news for you: No, the crossings are not open & critical thinking is not for our students (3/7/2020)
In this episode of Nicosia Uncut, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykalli discuss EU Foreign Affairs Minister Josep Borrel’s visit to Cyprus and how he had to call Akinci to fix the sour taste after his departure. How could he make this mistake? Had he not been informed properly? Also, in theory, crossings points are open but no, in reality they are not. As a demonstration of the conservative nature of the society, a high school girl was targeted by institutions for her article on school gazette. Maybe we should also start writing in school publications?
30 min
June 05, 2020 Nicosia Uncut – Episode 3: The paradox of Cyprus: Criticising racism internationally, but being xenophobic locally (5/6/2020)
In this episode of Nicosia Uncut, Andromachi Sophocleous and Kemal Baykalli discuss the mainstream xenophobic rhetoric in Cyprus within the framework of global movements against extremism.
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25 min