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All May Day Detainees Released

All May Day Detainees Released

Various courts released 171 defendants who have been detained for being insisting to celebrate the May Day in Istanbul's Taksim Square. On the other hand, 4 were released within an order to submit signatures to a police station on a weekly basis.

12 Journalists Attacked, 1 Detained on May Day

12 Journalists Attacked, 1 Detained on May Day

The May Day bans affected civilians, tourists and journalists in Turkey with at least 12 journalists attacked and 1 detained by the police. Journalists’ Society of Turkey (TGC) condemned the police violence.

2 May 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

May Day Celebrations Across Turkey

May Day Celebrations Across Turkey

While Istanbul was under the police attack, May Day celebrations continued at many cities in Turkey. bianet is reporting May Day scenes from Ankara, İzmir, Sivas, Kayseri, Diyarbakır, Tokat, Kars, Hakkari and Samsun.

Police Siege, Tear Gas, Clashes: May Day in Istanbul

Police Siege, Tear Gas, Clashes: May Day in Istanbul

Live updates from Istanbul’s May Day with police tear gas, clashes and confirmed statements.

Istanbul Governor Releases “May Day Ban Statement" in Taksim

Istanbul Governor Releases “May Day Ban Statement" in Taksim

İstanbul Governor’s Office released a statement banning Taksim a day before May Day. “Demonstrations can’t be controlled and participants’ life and property safety will be in danger,” it said.

Ankara’s Kızılay Square Also "Banned" on May Day

Ankara’s Kızılay Square Also "Banned" on May Day

Following that authorities issued a demonstration ban on Taksim Sqaure in Istanbul, Ankara Governor’s Office released a statement saying that there would be any demonstrations in downtown Kızılay Square.

May Day Statement From Vice PM: Police Will Intervene

May Day Statement From Vice PM: Police Will Intervene

“There will be no tolerations on major crowds’ demonstrations. No matter what, our police forces will intervene,” said Vice PM Bülent Arınç on a press inquiry on May Day celebrations in Taksim Square.

Taksim and Kadıköy are Forbidden For Demonstrations, PM Says

Taksim and Kadıköy are Forbidden For Demonstrations, PM Says

“No to Taksim Sqaure, no to downtown Kadıköy district. Demonstrations are forbidden there from now on,” Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said.

May Day Committee Faces Police Violence

May Day Committee Faces Police Violence

Police intervened May Day Committee members as they gathered in Istanbul to make a press statement on this year's celebrations. While committee members resist to make a statement, police reportedly detained some demonstrators.

Stalemate Between Unions and Governor as May Day Nears

Stalemate Between Unions and Governor as May Day Nears

Throughout the week, the talks between Turkey’s major workers unions and Governor of Istanbul have resulted in a stalemate over the celebration venue for this year’s May Day celebrations. Governor Mutlu recommended Yenikapı Square for May Day, while DISK President Kani Beko stated that they are insistent about celebrating at Taksim.