1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites
In focus
German election 2025Middle East crisisRussia's war in Ukraine
Latest audioLatest videos
Live TV
PoliticsTurkey

Turkey hails homegrown COVID vaccine

03:32

This browser does not support the video element.

January 19, 2022

Turkey's government hopes that the homegrown Turkovac COVID-19 vaccine will help keep people safe as omicron infections soar. But some doctors say the effectiveness of the jab is not yet proven. DW correspondent Julia Hahn reports from Istanbul.

Skip next section Similar stories from Turkey

Similar stories from Turkey

Turkey passes new law to round up stray dogs

Animal rights activists have been rallying for weeks against the bill. DW met one of them.
PoliticsJuly 30, 202402:56 min

Turkey's earthquake victims battle homelessness, dust

Thousands still live among toxic dust in containers and tent cities in Hatay, six months after deadly earthquakes.
CatastropheSeptember 1, 202305:13 min

Turkey: The insulted president

Since Erdogan's 2014 election, tens of thousands have been charged with the crime of insulting him.
SocietyJune 2, 202204:55 min
Skip next section More on Politics from Europe

More on Politics from Europe

NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

DW's Alexandra von Nahmen reports from a training area in Finland's far north, close to the border with Russia.
PoliticsNovember 21, 202402:37 min

Fact check: Disinformation against Muslims on the rise

Hate comments against Muslims and migrants have increased sharply. Here's a look at the most common narratives and who is behind them. 
PoliticsOctober 22, 202408:02 min

NATO trains warding off missile attacks in giant air drill

NATO has held its largest ever air exercise aimed at practicing defending NATO's skies from ballistic missile threats.
PoliticsOctober 17, 202402:36 min
Show more
Skip next section More on Politics from around the world

More on Politics from around the world

UN Security Council: Africa's push for permanent seats

The historic under-representation of Africa on the UN Security Council is back in the spotlight. Is change long overdue?
PoliticsAugust 14, 202402:39 min

Does it help to be rude to your president?

Kenyan officials warned that "goons" who heckle President Ruto will be arrested.
PoliticsJuly 31, 202403:27 min

Why some Arab states side with Israel

Leaders of most Arab countries condemn Israel's war in Gaza. Yet, some Arab governments have close ties to the country.
PoliticsJune 24, 202413:46 min
Show more
Skip next section DW's Top Story

DW's Top Story

South Korean opposition presents impeachment bill for Yoon

Parties have submitted a bill to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived bid to impose martial law.
PoliticsDecember 4, 2024

South Korea ends martial law after lawmakers vote it down

PoliticsDecember 3, 2024

South Korea reverses martial law declaration

PoliticsDecember 3, 202407:21 min
Skip next section More stories from DW

More stories from DW

Africa

Ethiopia: Civilian deaths mount from drone strikes in Amhara

Ethiopia: Civilian deaths mount from drone strikes in Amhara

ConflictsDecember 3, 2024
More from Africa

Asia

Taiwan: How is China reacting to Lai's 'transit diplomacy?'

Taiwan: How is China reacting to Lai's 'transit diplomacy?'

ConflictsDecember 3, 2024
More from Asia

Germany

What do new findings in JuicyFields cannabis scam reveal?

What do new findings in JuicyFields cannabis scam reveal?

BusinessDecember 3, 2024
More from Germany

Europe

Ukraine pushes for NATO membership, but it's complicated

Ukraine pushes for NATO membership, but it's complicated

PoliticsDecember 3, 2024
More from Europe

Middle East

Iran passes new hijab law amid growing defiance from women

Iran passes new hijab law amid growing defiance from women

Human RightsDecember 3, 2024
More from Middle East

North America

What Arab Americans hope from Trump's new administration

What Arab Americans hope from Trump's new administration

PoliticsDecember 3, 202403:12 min
More from North America
Go to homepage