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Julia Hahn

Based in Istanbul, covers Turkish domestic politics and foreign relations, social and economic issues and human rights

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, standing in front of a Turkish flag, shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia

Turkey's BRICS ambitions: Is Erdogan gambling with the West?

This year's BRICS summit is also attended by Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose government would like to join BRICS.
PoliticsOctober 23, 202403:27 min
Members of Istanbul's LGBTQ+ community at a party

Istanbul Pride: 'They want you to be afraid'

Pride marches are already banned in Turkey, and Istanbul's LGBTQ+ community fears things could get even worse.
Human RightsJune 28, 202403:38 min
A man stands on a pile of rubble while a bulldozer digs through the rubble

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
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Stories by Julia Hahn

Hazem Raed, a Palestinian from Gaza living in Istanbul, is seen speaking on his cell phone in front of a Palestinian and Turkish flag

Israel-Hamas war: Can Turkey mediate in Gaza?

Israel-Hamas war: Can Turkey mediate in Gaza?

Turkey's Erdogan has pledged support for Palestinians. But how much leverage does he have? DW's Julia Hahn reports.
ConflictsSeptember 18, 202404:00 min
Members of press organizations hold slogans which read "Tolga will come out, he will write again" and "We are journalists" as they protest against the arrest of a Turkish journalist

Turkey's press freedom under immense pressure

Turkey's press freedom under immense pressure

In terms of press freedom, Turkey is ranked 158 out of 180 countries and is accused of undermining independent media.
PoliticsAugust 30, 202402:58 min
DW Fokus Europa | Deutschland Türkei Döner

Is the döner kebab Turkish or German?

Is the döner kebab Turkish or German?

The Turkish Doner Federation is fighting with Germany over the doner kebab.
SocietyAugust 29, 202404:45 min
View of a boy in swimming trunks jumping into the Bosporus

Thousands swim between continents in iconic Istanbul race

Thousands swim between continents in iconic Istanbul race

The Bosporus Cross-Continental Swimming Race between Asia and Europe has been held annually since 1989.
SocietyAugust 25, 202402:18 min
Republican People's Party, or CHP, supporters cheer outside the City Hall in Ankara.

Turkey's opposition makes huge gains in local elections

Turkey's opposition makes huge gains in local elections

The Republican People's Party (CHP), Turkey's main opposition party, has chalked up major gains in local elections.
PoliticsApril 1, 202402:54 min
Ekrem Imamoglu | Bürgermeister von Istanbul

Erdogan's AKP seeks to retake Istanbul in local elections

Erdogan's AKP seeks to retake Istanbul in local elections

Turkey votes Sunday in nationwide local elections expected to measure the country's political mood.
PoliticsMarch 29, 202403:41 min
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