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Adana

American  
[ah-dah-nah] / ˈɑ dɑˌnɑ /

noun

  1. a city in S Turkey, on the Seyhan River.


Adana British  
/ ˈædənə /

noun

  1. Also called: Seyhan.  a city in S Turkey, capital of Adana province. Pop: 1 248 000 (2005 est)

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Turkish authorities have ordered the arrests of dozens of people facing corruption allegations, including opposition party members, in Istanbul and the city of Adana.

From BBC

Alexia Adana, a New York-based creative director and visual artist, made the case that it could enable more stories from people, including underrepresented creators, who lack financial resources or equipment.

From Los Angeles Times

The U.S. consulate in southern city of Adana will remain closed until further notice and U.S. government personnel have been instructed to minimise movements in Turkey due to protests, the U.S.

From Reuters

"We are so proud that she embraced this project with such devotion, and spent her summer holiday days doing this," said Esma's mother Adana Gljiva.

From Reuters

In Adana, where hundreds of people died in collapsed buildings, there is still palpable anger about the response.

From BBC