#235 - Oz Karahan - More Than Politics: A Journey Toward a United Cyprus

About this episode

Oz Karahan discusses his journey as a political activist and his vision for a united Cyprus.

In this thought-provoking and insightful episode, I sit down with Oz Karahan, political activist, journalist, and founder and leader of the Union of Cypriots , a movement dedicated to the reunification of Cyprus and the promotion of a shared Cypriot identity. Oz Karahan has long been a passionate voice for peace, dialogue, and cooperation on the island. Through his activism and journalism, he has worked tirelessly to challenge division and encourage a future built on unity, equality, and mutual respect between all Cypriots. He is also a parliamentary candidate for the Green Party in the upcoming elections in Cyprus this May, bringing his vision for environmental responsibility, social justice, and political reform into the national conversation. In our conversation, we explore: His personal journey into political activism and journalism The founding and mission of the Union of Cypriots His vision for a reunited Cyprus The importance of civic engagement and political awareness Environmental and social priorities for the future of the island The challenges and hopes surrounding the upcoming elections Why dialogue, cooperation, and understanding remain essential Oz speaks candidly…

People in this episode

Host: Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis

Guest: Oz Karahan

Topics covered

• political activism
• Cyprus reunification
• civic engagement
• environmental responsibility
• social justice
• political reform

Keywords

• Cyprus
• political activism
• Oz Karahan
• Union of Cypriots
• Green Party
• elections
• civic engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Union of Cypriots, Green Party

Places: Cyprus

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