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Dried apricots: earthquakes and cold hit Malatya

October 22, 2024 at 11:18 AM , Der AUDITOR
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MALATYA. Last week, Malatya was shaken by another earthquake, and the memories of the devastation in February are more present than ever. Temperatures are also well below average. At least there is good news from the export side.

Unstable price situation

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 caused terror among the inhabitants of Malatya last week, and it is reported that the aftershocks are continuing. The devastating earthquakes in February of this year are still a painful subject for people there, and much has still not returned to normal. In addition, the temperatures are unusually cold for this time of year, with 14-18°C during the day and only 1-4°C at night. In addition, snow is said to have already fallen in the mountain regions and a harsh winter is generally expected in Tur

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