Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies
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Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rally Turkish authorities violently crackdown on May Day demonstrations at Istanbul’s Taksim Square, firing tear gas from riot-control vehicles into the crowd. A Turkish legal organisation says at least 370 people were arrested on Friday. Published On 1 May 2026 Turkish police have reportedly arrested more than 500 people and fired tear gas at May Day demonstrations in Istanbul.