Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies
Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.
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"blocking access to Taksim Square was illegal and called for it to be opened."
— Erkan Bas , Activist
"I congratulate all our worker brothers and sisters who earn their living through their labor and create added value for their country and nation on May 1st, Labor and Solidarity Day."
— Recep Tayyip Erdogan , Politician
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Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.
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