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Police Prevent CHP’s Sit-in Protest of State of Emergency

Police Prevent CHP’s Sit-in Protest of State of Emergency

CHP’s attempt to stage sit-in protest at Taksim Square on the anniversary of referendum has been prevented by police. The protest has been staged in front of French Embassy.

16 April 2018 Tansu Pişkin

Sit-in Protest by CHP Against State of Emergency

Sit-in Protest by CHP Against State of Emergency

CHP has announced that it will stage sit-in protests against the State of Emergency in all city centers around Turkey on April 16, the anniversary of constitutional amendment referendum.

Unions Arrive in Taksim

Unions Arrive in Taksim

The United Public Labor Union has rallied in Taksim to mark the workers who lost their lives on May 1, 1977.

Unions Declare May 1 to be Celebrated in Bakırköy, not Taksim

Unions Declare May 1 to be Celebrated in Bakırköy, not Taksim

DİSK, KESK, TTB and TMMOB have announced that they will celebrate May in Bakırköy Public Bazaar in İstanbul.

Mosque Project in Taksim Approved

Mosque Project in Taksim Approved

İstanbul Preserving Cultural Properties Regional Council No. 2 has approved a mosque project in Taksim, which has been long since disputed.

7 February 2017

Republic, Democracy Meeting in Taksim

Republic, Democracy Meeting in Taksim

“Republic and Democracy Meeting”, which was organized upon CHP’s call and hosted many institutions and parties took place in Taksim Square yesterday (July 24).

DİSK’s May 1 Decision: Taksim to be Center

DİSK’s May 1 Decision: Taksim to be Center

DİSK Council of Ministers has expressed that they are working for May 1 to be celebrated everywhere especially at Taksim, and the course of action will be determined with KESK, TMMOB, and TTB.

Stories of Those Who Lost Their Lives in İstiklal Bomb Attack

Stories of Those Who Lost Their Lives in İstiklal Bomb Attack

Simha Siman Demri and Avraham Goldman had attended the tour with their spouses. Yonathan Suher was celebrating his 40th birthday, Ali Reza Razmhah was in İstanbul with his wife and child...

Perpetrator of Bomb Attack on İstiklal Street Revealed

Perpetrator of Bomb Attack on İstiklal Street Revealed

The perpetrator of the bomb attack on İstiklal Street of İstanbul has been identified through DNA test as Mehmet Öztürk. His father and brother have been taken into custody in Antep.

Explosion Shakes Taksim, Kills 5

Explosion Shakes Taksim, Kills 5

An explosion took place on Balo street of İstiklal street in Beyoğlu district of İstanbul at around 11:10 a.m. Suicide bomber and four other people killed, 36 others of whom seven have been heavily wounded.

The Police Attack Suruç Explosion Protesters

The Police Attack Suruç Explosion Protesters

Police used tear gas and water cannon on thousands of Suruç Explosion protesters in Galatasaray Square in İstanbul while the crowd was breaking up after the press statement.

21 July 2015 Beyza Kural

Attack on Kurdish Alevi Family Draws Protests, Condemnation

Attack on Kurdish Alevi Family Draws Protests, Condemnation

Mobs attacked a Kurdish Alevi family and torched their barn in the eastern province of Malatya over the weekend after family members argued with a traditional street drummer who wakes up the faithful for their pre-dawn ritual meal in the month of Ramadan. The incident has drawn condemnations and protests from various quarters.

30 July 2012 Ekin Karaca,Ahmet Saymadi

Rape at Taksim Police Station

POLICE VIOLENCE

Rape at Taksim Police Station

Taksim Police Station deputy commissioner N.K. who allegedly raped P.A in custody is arrested.

"No Incidents Occurred at the Last 2 Years”

1 MAY 2012

"No Incidents Occurred at the Last 2 Years”

Governor Mutlu warned “I won't allow the May 1 celebrations at Taksim Square if any incident happens this year” and the DISK Chair Ekinci answered “We have been celebrating May First there for 2 years, nothing happened. If they mean ‘provocation’, they have to remember 1977”.

1 May 2012 Nilay Vardar

3-Day Vigil in the Heart of Istanbul

3-Day Vigil in the Heart of Istanbul

University students will start a three-day vigil in Istanbul on Wednesday. They demonstrate against unemployment and sordid business in politics. The young people invite everybody who agrees with the criticism to join and make their voices heard.

8 June 2011 Ekin Karaca

Sexual Harassment - No Matter of Honour!

Sexual Harassment - No Matter of Honour!

Two defendants tried in two separate cases for alleged sexual harassment of women on New Year's Eve were released at the first hearing. One of the defendants said, "A woman in a mini skirt and sleeveless top accused me. I know what honour means".

4 February 2011 Burçin Belge

PM Erdoğan: Union and Brotherhood Will Spoil these Games

ISTANBUL BOMB ATTACK

PM Erdoğan: Union and Brotherhood Will Spoil these Games

After the bomb attack in central Istanbul on Sunday, Prime Minister Erdoğan said the attack was aimed at "thwarting a developed and modern Turkey". President Gül and opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu condemned the incident. The pro-Kurdish BDP reminded the "government to take responsibility".

1 November 2010 Berivan Tapan

22,000 Policemen in Taksim for a 'Peaceful 1 May'

1 MAY 2010

22,000 Policemen in Taksim for a 'Peaceful 1 May'

The Governor of Istanbul engaged more than 22,000 policemen for 1 May. Union representatives will be at the check points. Six union confederations will gather at Taksim square after a converging demonstration. The whole area will be closed to traffic.

29 April 2010 Tolga Korkut,Burçin Belge

Police Force against IMF-WB Protestors - 200 People Arrested

IMF-WB SUMMIT

Police Force against IMF-WB Protestors - 200 People Arrested

About 2000 people wanted to participate in a demonstration against IMF and World Bank starting on Taksim Square in Istanbul. The police intervened with tear gas, tinted water and water cannons. Clashes occurred in a number of neighboring districts.

7 October 2009 Emine Özcan,Bawer Çakır

Parliamentary Committee Sees No Violations In May Day Brutality

Parliamentary Committee Sees No Violations In May Day Brutality

The AKP members of the Human Rights Committee reject the proposal to form a subcommittee for the investigation of the May Day incidents to determine the human right violations.

17 May 2008 Kerem Morgül

Everybody Meets In Şişli And March To Taksim

Everybody Meets In Şişli And March To Taksim

Trade unions from DİSK, KESK and TÜRK-İŞ confederations, professional organizations and political formations will meet in Şişli and march to Taksim. Targeting the administration, Tombul from KESK says: “Do not resort to the shameful act of using violence against people”.

1 May 2008 Tolga Korkut

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