Turkish Police Fire Tear Gas, Arrest Hundreds at Istanbul May Day Rallies

Turkish police fired tear gas and arrested hundreds of demonstrators at May Day rallies in Istanbul on May 1, 2026. At least 550 protesters were detained during the rallies, according to reports. Tear gas was deployed at Taksim Square as police moved to break up the gatherings. The crackdown was part of May Day demonstrations held around the world that day.