Authorities in Istanbul imposed sweeping security measures on May Day, sealing off Taksim Square and restricting access across large parts of the city. Police intervened against groups attempting to march, deploying tear gas and detaining hundreds. The measures disrupted daily life and reignited debate over assembly rights in Türkiye. Taksim Locked Down Under Heavy Security … Continue reading May Day Tensions in Istanbul: 500 Detained as Taksim Sealed Off