Malatya

American

[mah-lah-tyah] / ˌmɑ lɑˈtjɑ /

noun

a city in central Turkey.

Malatya British

/ ˌmɑːlɑːˈtjɑː /

noun

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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Malatya

Feyza Yilmaz, a third sister, had come to Malatya to help her sibling following the disaster.

From Reuters ● Mar. 4, 2023

He was in his final year of chemical engineering studies at Inonu University in Malatya.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2023

The Asur complex is one of many new residential projects built in Malatya, part of the construction frenzy that spurred economic growth across the country.

From New York Times ● Feb. 13, 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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