Turkish Parliament Speaker Opens Youth and Sports Facilities in Malatya
Numan Kurtulmuş inaugurated three facilities in Malatya as part of post-earthquake reconstruction efforts.
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- Numan Kurtulmuş opened three facilities in Malatya
- The Başharık Youth Center covers 6,000 square meters
- 43 sports facilities are under construction across Malatya
- Approximately 4 billion Turkish liras are being invested in youth, sports, and culture
- The visit coincided with the opening of Inönü University's 2026-2027 academic year
Turkish Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş visited Malatya to attend the opening ceremony of three facilities. He participated in the inauguration of the Başharık Youth Center, Bi Mekan Museum Cafe, and Bi Mekan Adobe Houses.
Kurtulmuş praised the reconstruction work carried out after the February 6 earthquakes. He stated that Malatya has left earthquake memories behind and is developing as a modern city. He congratulated Metropolitan Mayor Sami Er for the investments implemented in the city.
“We did not only embrace the earthquake wounds, we built the future Malatya together with solidarity.”
Mayor Sami Er stated that Malatya has made significant progress in its recovery process. He said they did not only heal earthquake wounds but also built the future Malatya together.
The Başharık Youth Center covers an area of 6,000 square meters, with 4,000 square meters consisting of green space. The center includes indoor sports areas, a swimming pool, open basketball and volleyball courts, a library, and workshops.
Across Malatya, 43 sports facilities are being constructed, six of which are comprehensive complexes featuring semi-Olympic swimming pools and large indoor sports halls. Additionally, 15 youth centers have been built throughout the city.
The city is carrying out approximately 4 billion Turkish liras in youth, sports, and culture investments. Mayor Er emphasized that Malatya is also progressing toward becoming a city of libraries.
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