The minefield of press freedom in Turkey

Özge Sebzeçi is a Turkish photojournalist who mainly works freelance for several international media outlets. She didn’t feel the changes in the media landscape like other Turkish journalists have. Özge does have a very clear view on how journalists deal with the current working climate in Turkey, as she has a few journalist friends who have experienced it firsthand. Here’s what she had to say. … Continue reading The minefield of press freedom in Turkey

Must-Listens: podcasts that change your life

We love blog posts and videos, but they demand our full attention. Podcasts give us the gift of multitasking. You can do pretty much anything while listening to a podcast: clean the house, walk your dog, take the metro to school, you name it.  That’s why they are so popular these days. The editors of ‘Shift’ think that you must listen to these 5 podcasts. … Continue reading Must-Listens: podcasts that change your life

PODCAST: The Future of Europe

By Valentina Kress Once a powerful, dominant structure, the European Union is experiencing hard times. Faced with challenges such as Brexit, the European refugee crisis, and political and authoritarian instability, many are left wondering how the EU is going to cope.  In her podcast, Valentine Kress explores this topic, investigating just how the future of the European Union may look. Continue reading PODCAST: The Future of Europe