Well, it might be hard to contain Labor Day demonstrators, So the Istanbul governor shuts down the city tomorrow…


No May Day rally permitted in Taksim, governor says

from Hurriyet Daily News

Istanbul Governor Hüseyin Avni Mutlu confirmed today that this year?s May Day rally will not be allowed..



Istanbul public transport to be suspended as part of May Day measures

from Hurriyet Daily News

Public transport in Istanbul will be severely restricted tomorrow.

Government categorically forbids May Day celebrations in Taksim

from Hurriyet Daily News

The Turkish prime minister and Istanbul?s governor have both reiterated

Governor Shuts Down Istanbul on May 1

from Bianet :: English

Istanbul’s governor and police commissioner held a joint press conference this afternoon, saying that Taksim Square will absolutely be shut down tomorrow and no May 1 demonstrators will be allowed in the area.

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