"Demonstrators focused their calls on higher wages and better working conditions, with rallies led by workers' unions to defend their support for these issues."
"In Turkey, police clashed with demonstrators who attempted to march toward Istanbul's iconic Taksim Square, leading to hundreds of arrests and injuries."
"Authorities closed some metro stations and major roads in Istanbul ahead of planned Workers' Day rallies, effectively banning May Day gatherings since 2012."
May 1, International Workers' Day, saw global rallies advocating for higher wages and improved working conditions. Demonstrators gathered in major cities across Asia, Latin America, and Europe, while protests also occurred in the US. In Turkey, police clashed with protesters attempting to march to Taksim Square, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Authorities used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds, and local unions reported injuries among detained demonstrators. The day highlighted ongoing issues of inequality and the impact of rising energy costs on vulnerable populations.
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