May Day Protests in Istanbul: 350 Detained as Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Crowds
In Istanbul, police detained approximately 350 individuals involved in unauthorized May Day protests as they tried to enter Taksim Square, using tear gas to disperse the crowd. The city authorities have long prohibited large gatherings on May 1 in Taksim Square, instead allocating specific areas in two districts for labor union activities. Transportation limitations were enforced in Istanbul earlier today, with May Day demonstrations also occurring in other Turkish cities like Ankara, leading to increased security measures.