Mehmet So
Thousands mark International Workers' Day in Turkey amidst heavy security
Thousands of people gathered in the bazaar area in Istanbul's Bak?rköy district to mark International Workers' Day on May 1.
The celebrations started around 1 p.m. with the participation of political parties, unions and non-governmental organizations.
The police conducted security checks in the entrance of the bazaar area, while the police helicopters patrolled the area.
Five workers' union heads acquitted of charges over Workers' Day call
Five managers of workers? unions and chambers have been acquitted of charges of inciting the public to take part in illegal meetings and marches for the occasion of International Workers? Day in 2014.
AKP attacking all opposition to 'new Turkey': Engineers
The Justice and Development Party (AKP) is moving to destroy all opposition its vision of an authoritarian new Turkey, according to the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB).
New draft bill opens way for foreign employment in Turkey
A new draft bill regulating permission to work for foreigners in Turkey will open the path for foreigners to work in many jobs that need a specific profession with an "extraordinary" work permit.
The "draft bill on the employment of foreigners," which was presented to parliament to be discussed and voted on, will widen the jobs in which foreigners can work.