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Çağrı Özdemir is an editor working at the +90 YouTube channel under the DW Turkish service. Prior to joining +90, Çağrı undertook the opinions editor role at Al Jazeera English headquarters in Doha, Qatar. He also has contributed as a news/analysis/opinion author for news outlets such as the Middle East Eye and the New Arab. He holds a master's degree from the University of Edinburgh as a Jean Monnet scholar. He also is an alumnus of the first cohort of joint constructive journalism programme by Bonn Institute and DW.

Portrait of Cagri Oezdemir.

Events

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LVR LandesMuseum

// Workshop II

Festival ticket required

Catalysing Engagement and Overcoming News Avoidance in Turkey with Constructive Journalism

With Çağrı Özdemir, Özge Artunç and Seyit Mirik

+90, part of DW, champions constructive journalism in Turkey, is merging tradition and modernity in a tough media landscape. We're innovating story formats to spotlight solutions and inspire change. By countering news fatigue with engaging, interactive narratives, we're reviving interest in context and in-depth content. Our approach fosters trust, hope, and proactive dialogue. We'll share our impact, highlighting co-jo's role in a more inclusive, action-driven Turkish media.

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LVR LandesMuseum

// Workshop 3

Festival ticket required

Constructive Journalism at +90: Overcoming challenges and fostering engagement in Turkey

With Çağrı Özdemir, Özge Artunç, Defne Altıok and Lars Boering

Discover how +90, part of Deutsche Welle, overcame hurdles to deliver quality journalism in Turkey's challenging political landscape. At our proposed panel discussion at b° future festival, we share lessons from tackling the 2023 earthquakes and covering the recent general election. Learn about the power of constructive journalism and help shape the future of media in Turkey and beyond.