Justice and Development Party Group Deputy Chairman Nurettin Canikli announced they have added on their agenda a new series of reforms about mining following the workplace murder in Soma that killed 301 workers.

Ahmet Şahbaz, top suspect in Ethem Sarısülük case, stood trial for the second time this morning. The court, on the other hand, rejected again the request for his arrest.

New information revealed that the police raided the apartment of Erdal Kocabıyık, a senior minor who was kicked by PM Erdogan’s Aide Yusuf Yerkel in Soma district on May 14.

After kicking a citizen in Soma disttict, Prime Minister's Aide Yusuf Yerkel said he “could not keep his calm due to provocation.” the Prime Minister’s consultant Yalçın Akdoğan remarked that Yerkel had protected himself and accused the media with recklessness.

I landed on Kayseri at 08:30 in the morning. All day, I listened to the witnesses about how Ali İsmail Korkmaz was battered. I was not alone, search for justice crosses paths.

Kayseri 3rd High Criminal Court opened the second hearing of Ali Ismail Korkmaz murder killing case this morning. bianet reporter Beyza Kural is reporting from Kayseri.

Responding to a parliamentary inquiry, Interior Minister Efkan Ala said that the numbers on police helmets were erased during the Gezi Resistance due to “intense work schedule”.

It has been claimed that Turkey's Council of State cancelled the construction plans that involve Topçu Barracks and Pedestrianization Projects. Such decision, on the hand, has not been officially declared.

The Turkish Parliament decided by the ruling party's votes to only conduct one investigation against former ministers, Güler, Bağış, Çağlayan and Bayraktar on corruption and bribery.

Using her mobile device, CHP deputy Melda Onur will broadcast the parliamentary discussions on the issue of four former ministers involved in the Corruption Probe investigation, a session that will not be broadcasted from Meclis TV - the official channel of the parliament. “This session interests the public more than the budget,” she said.

The May Day bans affected civilians, tourists and journalists in Turkey with at least 12 journalists attacked and 1 detained by the police. Journalists’ Society of Turkey (TGC) condemned the police violence.

Live updates from Istanbul’s May Day with police tear gas, clashes and confirmed statements.

İstanbul Governor’s Office released a statement banning Taksim a day before May Day. “Demonstrations can’t be controlled and participants’ life and property safety will be in danger,” it said.

Following that authorities issued a demonstration ban on Taksim Sqaure in Istanbul, Ankara Governor’s Office released a statement saying that there would be any demonstrations in downtown Kızılay Square.

People’s Democratic Party (HDP) formed a parliamentary group with 27 deputies as Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) deputies adhered to the party.

“There will be no tolerations on major crowds’ demonstrations. No matter what, our police forces will intervene,” said Vice PM Bülent Arınç on a press inquiry on May Day celebrations in Taksim Square.

“No to Taksim Sqaure, no to downtown Kadıköy district. Demonstrations are forbidden there from now on,” Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said.

Police intervened May Day Committee members as they gathered in Istanbul to make a press statement on this year's celebrations. While committee members resist to make a statement, police reportedly detained some demonstrators.

In various events and locations, police intervened book readers, soccer fans and Berkin Elvan mourners yesterday, detaining dozens of Istanbulites.

Yaşar Kaya, a Kurdish politician and chairman of Turkey’s terminated Democracy Party (DEP) returned to Turkey and met with his family after giving, his statement to the police.