094510f8-9d10-52cd-8558-72b5f71dc230Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:50:05 +0000Captivate.fmShirel Aktounhttps://cdn.captivate.fm/placeholder/default-artwork.jpgShirel AktounShirel AktounTake twohttps://take-two.captivate.fmfalseserialnopodcastKyrenia Tragedy: 14 Dead, 14 Missing, Questions Mount 🌊632b7293-d0cc-4299-bebc-e710c28c7767Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:49:58 +010011:05falsefull1331On 8 September 2026, Er Meydanı focused on a maritime tragedy near Girne, on the northern coast of Cyprus, where a rescue operation had reportedly continued for ten days. Fourteen people were said to have died, while fourteen more remained missing, with rough seas complicating the response. 🚁🌊 The crisis deepened as delays, confusion, and weak coordination came under scrutiny. The central dispute was whether the tragedy was simply weather-driven or whether avoidable failures in safety and response made matters worse. Girne Turizm Limanı, the city’s tourist harbour, figured as a local maritime reference point in the discussion, alongside the wider sea area near Girne. The programme also noted that small boats and helicopters eventually joined the effort, underscoring how difficult the operation had become. What remains unresolved is the exact chain of responsibility, whether safety procedures were ignored, and which institutions failed to communicate promptly. TAKE TWO examines the rescue delay, the question of preparedness, and the political accountability surrounding the tragedy.Girne Ferry Disaster Sparks Safety Chain-of-Responsibility Questions 🚢2aa92d98-0ec1-4a00-9cfc-8684def04449Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:28:09 +010011:19falsefull1221On 1 September 2026, a passenger ferry bound for Girne (Kyrenia) capsized in bad weather after departing on the Girne–Taşucu route, prompting an ongoing search-and-rescue operation and sharp questions about maritime oversight, inspections, and who should be held accountable. 🚨🌊Erhürman Maps Turbulence, Youth, And Cyprus Dialogue ⚖️b18a89b7-ce3b-4af4-b2e3-c669156aa4cdMon, 24 Aug 2026 19:31:09 +010012:12falsefull1111On 2 June 2026, Mustafa Alkan’s Turkish-language programme “Er Meydanı” featured Tufan Erhürman, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, in a wide-ranging interview on public fatigue, political change, youth engagement, and the Cyprus question. 🇨🇾🗣️ The conversation turned sharply on the gap between exhaustion and possibility: Northern Cyprus was described as tired, demoralised, and angry, yet still capable of rebuilding if political will could be applied. That tension framed the entire interview. Concrete examples grounded the discussion, including the relief brought by the Metehan crossing in Nicosia after improved traffic conditions, and the creation of a Civil Society commission within the Economy Committee to address outstanding issues and product agreements. What remains unresolved is whether informal contacts on Cyprus can become real negotiations, and whether broad calls for reconstruction can turn into action. TAKE TWO examines the mood in Northern Cyprus, the place of young people in politics, and the difference between dialogue and formal progress.