The turkish state tried to stop mayday protests with 17 000 police.

Revolutionary unions like DISK, revolutionary parties, serveral autonomous groups and individuals managed to go to Taksim-place. Police reacted brutal, pepper-sprayed the masses and captured 580. At least 4 were severly hurt.

- Nevertheless 3000 protesters entered the place.

- Another 1000 people started to streetfight with police in Istiklal street.

- In Okmeydani, part of Istanbul, 1000 people built barricades against police and tried as well to enter Taksim-place. Although police shot with rubber bullets, police did have to return and lost this fight.

- Whole parts of Istanbul were full with teargas and fightings. police even used police-tanks to get in control of the situation.

- Up to now it is unknown where the caputured people are brought to by police.

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