Turkey: Hundreds Detained in Istanbul as Police Crack Down on May Day Demonstrators.

İstanbul, Türkiye - May 01, 2026 May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1. In Istanbul, police used tear gas and detained hundreds during the rally, as protesters attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off overnight. Rallies in other cities including Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@isar_egemen via Spectee”. Video Location: Mecidiyeköy, Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey Video Recording Date/Time: May 1, 2026