Thursday, April 18, 2013

Istanbul's Taksim Square closed for May Day events

Istanbul's Taksim Square closed for May Day events

ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
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Only union leaders, and nongovernmental organization representatives would be allowed to commemorate the fallen in Taksim this year, minister says. DAILY NEWS photos / Emrah GÜREL

Only union leaders, and nongovernmental organization representatives would be allowed to commemorate the fallen in Taksim this year, minister says. DAILY NEWS photos / Emrah GÜREL
Istanbul’s iconic Taksim Square will be closed to May Day celebrations this year, Interior Minister Muammer Güler said earlier today, citing the square’s pedestrianization as the reason for the prohibition. More: