In order to prevent May Day Celebration in Taksim, Turkish state literally shuts down Istanbul… Istanbul news roundup…

 

More photos here: http://www.diken.com.tr/fotograflarla-taksim-yari-acik-cezaevi/
Banned the May Day celebrations in Taksim, Istanbul Governor closed to traffic not only in Taksim and it’s around, but also in many points in Istanbul.
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Airspace also closed! http://www.diken.com.tr/havada-karada-1-mayis-yasaklari-istanbul-semalari-ucusa-kapatildi/
On May Day, the metro services will be available only between Levent-Hacıosman stations. The metro services between Levent-Yenikapı stations and the funicular services between Kabataş-Taksim will be cancelled.
All the places close to traffic tomorrow listed here in Turkish.
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