Türkiye marks Labor Day

International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, has been marked by tens of thousands in rallies organized by labor unions, non-governmental organizations and political parties across Türkiye. 

Istanbul Governor's Office banned celebrations in Taksim Square, one of Istanbul's landmarks, but police permitted labor unions to lay wreaths on the Republic Monument and make their press statements in small groups.

The Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions (DİSK), the Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (KESK) and TÜRK-İş were among the unions entering Taksim.

Groups of people attempted to march to Taksim from the Beşiktaş and Şişli districts without any permission, but police intervened in the group.