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Malatya

American  
[mah-lah-tyah] / ˌmɑ lɑˈtyɑ /

noun

  1. a city in central Turkey.


Malatya British  
/ ˌmɑːlɑːˈtjɑː /

noun

  1. a city in E central Turkey: nearby is the ruined Roman and medieval city of Melitene (Old Malatya). Pop: 448 000 (2005 est)

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Bahattin Dogan, a building contractor from Malatya who is in his 70s, told Reuters that he did the construction.

From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2023

The latest quake struck just after noon on Monday, south of the city of Malatya, according to the United States Geological Survey.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2023

Faten Al Yousifi, who was 39 weeks pregnant, had decorated her baby's nursery and had a birth bag ready to go when the quake struck her flat in Malatya, on 6 February just after 4am.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2023

On Twitter, Karasözen shared a recent real estate listing on social media from Malatya, Turkey, that stated a property was in compliance with earthquake standards.

From Washington Post • Feb. 9, 2023

Spain has mobilized troops and drones from the country’s Military Emergency Unit to Malatya airport, where the Turkish authorities have installed an international aid center.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2023

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