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Supreme Court finds violation in preventing May Day celebrations in Taksim Square

Supreme Court finds violation in preventing May Day celebrations in Taksim Square

In the decision by the Constitutional Court, it was stated that "Taksim holds a symbolic value for certain segments of society, especially unions and workers, due to the events in 1977 that resulted in the death of 34 people."

15 December 2023

Turkish Medical Association: This intervention is against our profession

Turkish Medical Association: This intervention is against our profession

The Turkish Medical Association has released a statement about 89-year-old Dr. Erdinç Köksal, who fell to the ground during the police violence against physicians who wanted to lay a wreath on Taksim Square on March 14 Doctor’s Day.

İstanbulites to decide which design project to be implemented in Taksim Square

İstanbulites to decide which design project to be implemented in Taksim Square

Three projects have won an equivalent prize in the Taksim Urban Design Competition held by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality. İstanbulites will now choose their favorite among them by taking part in the vote with their ID numbers.

24 September 2020

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

The women who were massacred in Taksim, İstanbul during the May Day celebrations in 1977 have been commemorated by the women’s organizations and four occupational organizations and confederations of unions.

1 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

Police Intervention Against DİSK Members Who Want to Take to Taksim for May Day

The police have blockaded the DİSK Confederation Central Office in İstanbul in early morning hours today. Attempting to take to Taksim Square to celebrate the May Day, DİSK Chair Çerkezoğlu and 25 others have been detained.

‘Taksim is May Day Square, We Won’t Give up’

THOSE MASSACRED IN 1977 COMMEMORATED

‘Taksim is May Day Square, We Won’t Give up’

The ones massacred in Taksim, İstanbul during May Day celebrations in 1977 have been commemorated. While fewer people have gathered on Kazancı Slope due to pandemic, their message is as strong as before: “We don’t forget our friends.”

29 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Ministry Orders Removal of İstanbul Municipality’s ‘Meeting Point’ from Taksim

Ministry Orders Removal of İstanbul Municipality’s ‘Meeting Point’ from Taksim

İstanbul 2nd Cultural Heritage Conservation Board will file a complaint if the “Meeting Point”, a temporary, mobile public forum and exhibition space at Taksim Square, is not removed by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality within 15 days.

17 February 2020

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: We Plan to Hold a Competition for Taksim Square

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu: We Plan to Hold a Competition for Taksim Square

İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor İmamoğlu has announced that they are planning to organize a competition for the urban planning and design of Taksim Square. “I don’t think these huge, stark naked squares add an identity to this city”, he has said.

Group of Demonstrators Detained on Taksim Square

MAY DAY IN İSTANBUL

Group of Demonstrators Detained on Taksim Square

A group of people who managed to enter the banned Taksim Square have been detained by the police.

1 May 2019 Pınar Tarcan

Taksim Square Closed to Workers

MAY DAY IN İSTANBUL

Taksim Square Closed to Workers

The police have blocked all the roads to Taksim Square and closed İstiklal Avenue to pedestrian access because of the May 1 Workers' day.

1 May 2019 Pınar Tarcan

Taksim and İstiklal Avenue Closed

Taksim and İstiklal Avenue Closed

All roads leading to Taksim Square have been closed to vehicle traffic and pedestrians have been denied access to İstiklal Avenue due to the May 1 Labor Day. Pedestrians are requested to present “an official document which proves that they work on May 1.”

1 May 2018 Pınar Tarcan

May Day ‘Preparation’ in Taksim

May Day ‘Preparation’ in Taksim

Barriers have been brought to roads leading to İstiklal Street and Taksim square, which will be closed on May 1. Labor organization will hold the May 1 meeting in Maltepe.

ECtHR: Workers Have Right to Celebrate May Day

ECtHR: Workers Have Right to Celebrate May Day

The ECtHR has announced its verdict on the case of Güler, who was given an official warning for being absent from his job after attending the May Day celebrations. Turkey has been found guilty of violating the freedom of assembly and association.

24 April 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Sit-in Protest by CHP Against State of Emergency

Sit-in Protest by CHP Against State of Emergency

CHP has announced that it will stage sit-in protests against the State of Emergency in all city centers around Turkey on April 16, the anniversary of constitutional amendment referendum.

New Year Celebrations Banned in Taksim

New Year Celebrations Banned in Taksim

Beyoğlu District Security Director Kılıç has said, “There won’t be any celebrations for public to have a peaceful year. Rallies won’t be allowed”.

20 December 2017

4 Detentions at Taksim Square, İstiklal Street

4 Detentions at Taksim Square, İstiklal Street

The people who wanted to get to the Taksim Square on May 1 were detained on the İstiklal Street last night. Police detained two others walking towards the Taksim Square this morning.

Antiques Festival to Begin on Taksim Square Still Under Construction

Antiques Festival to Begin on Taksim Square Still Under Construction

Beyoğlu Municipality has initiated a series of festivals which will continue for 50 days. The events aim at reviving İstanbul’s Beyoğlu district which has become dull and empty following the bombing and the coup attempt. However, not even the construction of Taksim Square, one of İstanbul’s most important squares, has been completed yet.

28 September 2016

Gezi Park, Taksim Square Closed to Pedestrians

Gezi Park, Taksim Square Closed to Pedestrians

On the 3rd anniversary of the Gezi Protests, surrounding area of the Gezi Park and Taksim monument have been closed to pedestrians by being circled by police barricades. Riot squads are on guard on the roads leading to the Taksim square.

Human Rights Activists Face Police Obstacle

Human Rights Activists Face Police Obstacle

Istanbul police declined to let human rights activists in downtown to make a statement on December 10 Human Rights Day. “Everybody needs human rights every day,” the statement said.

10 December 2014 Beyza Kural

Demonstrations Banned in Istanbul Except Two Locations

Demonstrations Banned in Istanbul Except Two Locations

Subsequent to the anniversary of Gezi Resistance, Istanbul Governor made a new statement about “the locations for public gatherings and demonstrations”, saying that demonstrations and protests can be held only at the relevant locations in Yenikapı and Maltepe.

Police Preps for Gezi With 25K Officers, 50 TOMAs

Police Preps for Gezi With 25K Officers, 50 TOMAs

Istanbul Police Headquarters prepares to “close” part of Istanbul for May 31, the anniversary of the Gezi Resistance.

Taksim Ban in ECHR

Taksim Ban in ECHR

Advocate Sedat Vural applied to the European Court of Human Rights after his complaint on Taksim May Day Ban was rejected by Turkey’s Constitutional Court.

6 May 2014 Ekin Karaca

Tahrir, Taksim, Tempelhof: Between Political Fields

Tahrir, Taksim, Tempelhof: Between Political Fields

“Tahrir, Taksim, Tempelhof” can be taken, therefore, as a provocation to rethink the similarities and differences as well as the connections between these sites, one located in Europe, another in the Middle East, and a third bridging the two.

22 April 2014 Theo Barry-Born

CHP Throws Fake Euro Banknotes in Demonstration

CHP Throws Fake Euro Banknotes in Demonstration

CHP held a demonstration in Taksim Square, protesting the alleged phone recordings between PM Erdoğan and his son in the aftermath of December 17 Corruption Probe Raids.

26 February 2014 Nilay Vardar

"No Return From the Mistakes of Taksim Project”

"No Return From the Mistakes of Taksim Project”

Issues that people are facing in the traffic or formation of little pools around Taksim area are because of the flaws of construction projects with no way of returning, Murat Ergün, professor of construction at ITU, told bianet.

11 October 2013 Beyza Kural

"97th Anniversary of Genocide and the Tradition of Unsolved Murders”

24 APRIL 1915

"97th Anniversary of Genocide and the Tradition of Unsolved Murders”

At the 97th anniversary of Armenian Genocide, a commemoration event organized at Taksim Square. It was stated that leading 250 Armenian people were sent to a road of no return and it was a way of silencing them all.

25 April 2012 Ekin Karaca

Suicide Bomber Injured 32 People in Istanbul

Suicide Bomber Injured 32 People in Istanbul

32 people were injured in a bomb attack on a riot police team in Takism in the centre of Istanbul on Sunday (31 October). The blast was apparently caused by a suicide bomber.

31 October 2010

Labour Day Finally Back in Taksim Square!

1 May 2010

Labour Day Finally Back in Taksim Square!

For the first time in 32 years, Taksim Square was open to the public for a celebration of the labour movement and a call for more rights.

1 May 2010 Tolga Korkut,Berivan Tapan,Semra Pelek

More than 400 Detained on May Day

1 May 2009

More than 400 Detained on May Day

Lawyers say that more than 400 people were taken into police custody on May Day.

4 May 2009 Bawer Çakır

Labour Day March Sung in Taksim after Years of Silence

1 May 2009

Labour Day March Sung in Taksim after Years of Silence

More than 5,000 people gathered in Taksim Square for 1 May. The celebration ended at 1.30 pm.

1 May 2009 Tolga Korkut

Labour Day March Sung in Taksim after Years of Silence

1 May 2009

Labour Day March Sung in Taksim after Years of Silence

More than 5,000 people gathered in Taksim Square for 1 May. The celebration ended at 1.30 pm.

1 May 2009 Tolga Korkut

Lemon Juice and Scuba Masks for the Tear Gas...

On the Eve of May Day

Lemon Juice and Scuba Masks for the Tear Gas...

Even if those planning to join May Day celebrations are hoping there will be no problems, many are preparing for the worst.

30 April 2009 Emine Özcan

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