Trabzon

British

/ ˈtrɑːbzɔːn /

noun

a port in NE Turkey, on the Black Sea: founded as a Greek colony in the 8th century _bc at the terminus of an important trade route from central Europe to Asia. Pop: 246 000 (2005 est)

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Over the last 150 years, only four fieldworkers have collected data on Romeyka in Trabzon.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024

Still, the plane was diverted to Trabzon as a precaution in line with international aviation regulations.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2021

Istanbul is prominent, but the Turkish cities Karakoy and Trabzon contribute dishes like warm strawberries heated with chiles and cooled with yogurt that are worth adding to the summer repertory.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2019

There were demonstrations in other cities including Izmir and Trabzon.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2016

Private news agency Dogan said police detained A101's chairman, Turgut Aydin, at his home in the eastern Black Sea province of Trabzon.

From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2016

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