Terra Nullius Cyprus

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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.

  1. MAR 22

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 27: Oceanographer – physicist by heart, geophysical fluid dynamicist at heart: Meet Navid Constantinou (22/3/2025)

    In the 27th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Navid Constantinou, an oceanographer who has studied, lived and worked in Athens – Greece, San Diego – USA, New South Wales – Australia and is now a ‘new-ish’ member of the Cypriot diaspora in Victoria, Australia. He is a senior lecturer at the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Melbourne University and chief investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 27: Oceanographer – physicist by heart, geophysical fluid dynamicist at heart: Meet Navid Constantinou (22/3/2025) first appeared on Island Talks.

    48 min

  2. JAN 23

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 26: The Fatherhood Diaries – the art of being dad. Meet George Iordanou (23/1/2025)

    In the 26th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet George Iordanou, a human rights activist and a political animal among other things - and he is behind the Fatherhood Diaries. He shares with the world stories of being a dad, anecdotal stories with his kids and what life is like as a father and as a husband. There’s no room for toxic masculinity in the family space! Check out iordanou.org to follow George! The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 26: The Fatherhood Diaries – the art of being dad. Meet George Iordanou (23/1/2025) first appeared on Island Talks.

    1h 5m

  3. JAN 11

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 25: Expert business consultant, strategist and brand maker. Meet Raluca Ioana Man (11/1/2025)

    In the 25th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Raluca Ioana Man, an expert business consultant, strategist, and board advisor with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. She is the founder of RSEVEN Ltd, a consultancy focused on delivering strategic, results-driven solutions that prioritize innovation, collaboration, and sustainable business success. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 25: Expert business consultant, strategist and brand maker. Meet Raluca Ioana Man (11/1/2025) first appeared on Island Talks.

    42 min

  4. 12/19/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 24: Political & international relations expert, podcaster. Meet Sertaç Sonan (19/12/2024)

    In the 24th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Sertac Sonan. An intelligent, likeable and empathetic political and international relations expert, and a ‘go to’ source for everything relating to the Turkish Cypriot political realm. A founding member of the bicommunal Cyprus Academic Dialogue (CAD), an activist for reunification and a tertiary teacher sharing his knowledge with Cypriots and foreign students alike. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 24: Political & international relations expert, podcaster. Meet Sertaç Sonan (19/12/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    46 min

  5. 11/20/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 23: Teacher, mentor, author, reconciliation activist, refugee. Meet Yiannis Milides (20/11/2024)

    In the 23rd episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Yiannis Milides. A refugee from Morphou, now living the past decades in Melbourne, Yiannis is a mentor of youths, a teacher in Greek and English schools, a poet, an author and an advocate for reconciliation. No student of his is left unchanged and all leave his classes inspired. A much loved teacher with a passion for peace, reconciliation and holds close to his heart indigenous Australia. His writings include compilations edited with his students. Teachers like Yiannis are diamonds in the rough. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 23: Teacher, mentor, author, reconciliation activist, refugee. Meet Yiannis Milides (20/11/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    48 min

  6. 11/15/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 22: Director of Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project, Meet Dr Craig Barker (15/11/2024)

    In the 22nd episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Dr Craig Barker. An expert in Classical Archaeology, he is the Director of the Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project that has been uncovering a major site in antiquity at Fabrika Hill within the Nea Paphos UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. Check out 👉🏼 paphostheatre.org . He is based at the University of Sydney and is Head of Public Engagement at the incredible Chau Chak Wing Museum. He also hosts the Objects Matter Podcast 👉🏼 sydney.edu.au/museum/news/podcasts.html . Dr Barker delivered the lecture ‘Trowels, Tombs and Trials: The History of Australian Archaeologists in Cyprus’. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 22: Director of Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project, Meet Dr Craig Barker (15/11/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    54 min

  7. 10/20/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 21: Writer, Journalist and Part of Buffer Zone Exhibition. Meet Anaïs LLobet. (20/10/2024)

    In the 21st episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Anaïs LLobet. Having lived and worked for 5 years in Cyprus, and as a citizen of the world, Anaïs calls Nicosia one of her homes. She’s a journalist, writer and a contributor to the group exhibition ‘Imagining Home Between the Walls’ in the Buffer Zone at the Ledra St / Lokmaci crossing. Check it out until 31 October 2024. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 21: Writer, Journalist and Part of Buffer Zone Exhibition. Meet Anaïs LLobet. (20/10/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    48 min

  8. 10/02/2024

    Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 20: Cypriot wine expert, aka ‘Dr Xynisteri’ from Australia. Meet Dr Alex Willem Copper (2/10/2024)

    In the 20th episode of Terra Nullius Cyprus, meet Dr Alex Willem Copper Willheim. Also known as ‘Dr Xynisteri’, he is an expert on Cypriot wine, with a strong focus on the indigenous Xynisteri and Maratheftiko varieties. He introduced these drought resistant grapevines to Australia, in particular in South Australia, and the rest is history! From the foothills of Troodos in Limassol to the plains of Down Under, he is leading the way for the future of Australian wine, and taking the famous Cypriot variety to the global stage. Great to discuss the richness of the Cypriot cultural heritage in its cusine and produce. The post Terra Nullius Cyprus – Episode 20: Cypriot wine expert, aka ‘Dr Xynisteri’ from Australia. Meet Dr Alex Willem Copper (2/10/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

    41 min
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    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.

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    • Creator
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    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      27
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      Clean
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