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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's administration has consistently barred gatherings and protests in Taksim, citing security concerns. Nevertheless, certain political parties and labour organisations remain resolute in their determination to march to this symbolic venue.
Euronews (English)
Workers and activists around the world marked May Day with largely peaceful protests on Wednesday over rising prices and calls for greater labour rights. Pro-Palestinian sentiments were also on display. Police in Istanbul used tear gas and fired rubber bullets to disperse thousands of people who tried to break through a barricade and reach the main Taksim square in defiance of a ban. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said at least 210 people were detained. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has long declared Taksim off-limits for demonstrations on security grounds. In 1977, unidentified...
Euronews (English)
The usual chants for higher salaries and equal pay echoed across the streets of Paris this Wednesday during the traditional May Day labour rights march. Ten of thousands of protestors took to the streets of the French capital against a backdrop of new demands such as peace in Gaza and against the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. But with less than six weeks left before the European elections on 9 June, the event turned into a highly political one. Many left-wing candidates didn't miss the opportunity to present their campaign, all vying for attention. Representing the Communist party for the EU e...
Euronews (English)
Hong Kong’s largest trade union federation has confirmed that it will not organise a march for Labour Day, as its chairman said workers’ issues can be raised through “celebrations.” The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (HKFTU) announced on Sunday that it would hold a series of events ahead of Labour Day next Wednesday to raise awareness of the importance of “labour value and dignity.” Among the activities planned was a visit by Chief Executive John Lee and other high-ranking officials to frontline workers, who will respond to workers’ demands face to face, the pro-Beijing organisation said...
Hong Kong Free Press
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