content tagged with May Day

All defendants released in May Day case

All defendants released in May Day case

The May Day protesters are facing several charges and up to 13 years in prison for attempting to march towards the banned Taksim Square.

İstanbul police detain 27, including journalist in May Day raids

İstanbul police detain 27, including journalist in May Day raids

The crackdown on leftist groups continues following the May Day events.

More arrests in İstanbul May Day crackdown

More arrests in İstanbul May Day crackdown

Eleven out of the 12 people who were detained across raids in the city have been remanded in custody.

May Day crackdown continues as 38 arrested

May Day crackdown continues as 38 arrested

A court has arrested 38 suspects as 11 more people were detained during the raids over the weekend.

Dozens detained in İstanbul raids targeting leftist groups following May Day

Dozens detained in İstanbul raids targeting leftist groups following May Day

Several groups attempted to march to Taksim Square, where the celebrations were prohibited despite a Constitutional Court ruling.

In photos: May Day in İstanbul

In photos: May Day in İstanbul

Police responded to demonstrators with water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets as they attempted to march from the besieged Saraçhane to Taksim.

2 May 2024 Murat Bay

İnanç Yıldız

May Day marked in Kurdish cities: 'Poverty when working, death after retirement'

May Day marked in Kurdish cities: 'Poverty when working, death after retirement'

People from nine cities in the country's Kurdish-populated regions have gathered in Batman to mark the Labor Day.

1 May 2024 İnanç Yıldız

Over 200 detained during İstanbul May Day events

Over 200 detained during İstanbul May Day events

The İstanbul governor has continued the ban on celebrations in Taksim Square which has been in place since 2013.

Taksim Square to remain closed for May Day celebrations, says governor

Taksim Square to remain closed for May Day celebrations, says governor

The iconic square that had been the address of the celebrations for decades will remain closed.

Supreme Court finds violation in preventing May Day celebrations in Taksim Square

Supreme Court finds violation in preventing May Day celebrations in Taksim Square

In the decision by the Constitutional Court, it was stated that "Taksim holds a symbolic value for certain segments of society, especially unions and workers, due to the events in 1977 that resulted in the death of 34 people."

15 December 2023

'Police intervention was a violation: May Day demo was peaceful even if unauthorized'

'Police intervention was a violation: May Day demo was peaceful even if unauthorized'

The Constitutional Court of Turkey ruled that there was a violation of rights of Dilan who was shot in her head with tear gas during the May Day demonstrations in 2013 in İstanbul.

11 April 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Workers across Turkey mark May Day

Workers across Turkey mark May Day

İstanbul's Taksim Square was once again banned as police detained more than 150 people who attempted to march to the square.

Professional organizations to meet in İstanbul’s Maltepe Square on May Day

Professional organizations to meet in İstanbul’s Maltepe Square on May Day

Five labor and occupational organizations have released a joint statement and announced that this year’s Labor Day celebration will take place in Maltepe Square in İstanbul.

7 political parties and organizations make a call for May Day

7 political parties and organizations make a call for May Day

“To the May Day for daily bread, peace and freedom,” say the Labor Party, Laborist Movement Party, People’s Houses, HDP, Socialist Assemblies Federation, Workers’ Party of Turkey and Social Freedom Party ahead of May 1.

Police ban journalists from recording police violence

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE

Police ban journalists from recording police violence

Journalists were prevented from working on May Day after the Directorate General of Security issued a controversial circular prohibiting filming and photographing police officers during demonstrations.

6 May 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Groups prevented from taking to Taksim, over 200 people detained

VIDEO-NEWS | MAY DAY IN ISTANBUL

Groups prevented from taking to Taksim, over 200 people detained

Workers and students who wanted to reach İstanbul’s Taksim Square through Ömer Hayyam, Mecidiyeköy, Kazancı Slope and Osmanbey for the 1st of May have been detained by the police. Five people have also been taken into custody in Ankara.

1 May 2021 Vedat Örüç

Three people were killed by police on May Day 1996

Three people were killed by police on May Day 1996

In the most crowded May Day celebrations in decades, three people were shot dead by police. We interviewed their families and loved ones and witnesses of the incidents.

Police intervention against May Day celebrations in Ankara, İzmir

MAY DAY AHEAD OF ‘FULL LOCKDOWN’

Police intervention against May Day celebrations in Ankara, İzmir

Banned by governor’s offices in several provinces, May Day is celebrated today ahead of the ‘full lockdown’. Police intervened against the celebrations in Ankara and İzmir, taking several people into custody.

DİSK introduces bianet’s ‘1 May 1977’ book

MAY DAY EVENTS

DİSK introduces bianet’s ‘1 May 1977’ book

“The voices of those who lost their loved ones/ 1 May '77 and Impunity” book by Tuğçe Yılmaz from bianet, a special issue by LeMan, a new song adapted from Nazım Hikmet's poem... “We are approaching May Day with enthusiasm.”

The year of 1989 and the May Day of the year in Taksim

MAY 1, 1989/ MEHMET AKİF DALCI

The year of 1989 and the May Day of the year in Taksim

In 1989, Evren left office, Özal came to power. ANAP lost, SHP rose. Turkey was like a country with two constitutions. Amid hunger strikes, workers’ and students’ protests, they shot Mehmet Akif Dalcı on May 1, a day people were not allowed to celebrate.

28 April 2021 Sami Evren

Police intervention against workers making a call for May Day in İstanbul

Police intervention against workers making a call for May Day in İstanbul

In the wake of a demonstration ban which will also be in effect on May Day, a group of workers came together at the Freedom Square in İstanbul’s Bakırköy to make a call for May Day. Police have detained nearly 50 people.

May Day celebrations banned in İstanbul due to pandemic

May Day celebrations banned in İstanbul due to pandemic

All events and demonstrations will be banned in the city until May 17.

Bans on May Day celebrations due to pandemic

Bans on May Day celebrations due to pandemic

Governors of Kocaeli and Denizli have banned the celebrations.

May Day: Union Members Released from Detention in İstanbul

May Day: Union Members Released from Detention in İstanbul

Twenty-five members of the DİSK were detained after attempting to march to Taksim Square.

May Day Celebrated with Social Distancing

May Day Celebrated with Social Distancing

People celebrate the Workers' Day in various parts of the country amid the pandemic.

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

The women who were massacred in Taksim, İstanbul during the May Day celebrations in 1977 have been commemorated by the women’s organizations and four occupational organizations and confederations of unions.

1 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

The police have blockaded the DİSK Confederation Central Office in İstanbul in early morning hours today. Attempting to take to Taksim Square to celebrate the May Day, DİSK Chair Çerkezoğlu and 25 others have been detained.

May Day Message from Erdoğan: We will Keep on Protecting Our Workers’ Rights

May Day Message from Erdoğan: We will Keep on Protecting Our Workers’ Rights

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has released a message to mark the May Day: “In our struggle against Covid-19, we have attached great importance to measures and supports that will protect our employees in all fields.”

‘Taksim is May Day Square, We Won’t Give up’

THOSE MASSACRED IN 1977 COMMEMORATED

‘Taksim is May Day Square, We Won’t Give up’

The ones massacred in Taksim, İstanbul during May Day celebrations in 1977 have been commemorated. While fewer people have gathered on Kazancı Slope due to pandemic, their message is as strong as before: “We don’t forget our friends.”

29 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Constitutional Court: Right to Assembly and Demonstration Violated on May Day in 2009

ATTORNEY MERİÇ EYÜBOĞLU COMMENTS FOR BİANET

Constitutional Court: Right to Assembly and Demonstration Violated on May Day in 2009

Commenting on the verdict of right violation given by the Constitutional Court for the police violence on May Day in 2009, attorney Eyüboğlu has criticized that the ruling has failed to address the use of chemical gas during the intervention.

13 September 2019 Pınar Tarcan

Progressive Lawyers Association: 119 People Taken into Custody in İstanbul

MAY DAY IN İSTANBUL

Progressive Lawyers Association: 119 People Taken into Custody in İstanbul

İstanbul Office of the Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) has announced that 119 people who attempted to celebrate the May Day in Taksim were detained, 16 of them have been released. The DHA News Agency has announced the number as 127.

May Day Celebrations Across Turkey

May Day Celebrations Across Turkey

May Day has been celebrated across Turkey with songs and folk dances.

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