Turkish Police Arrest Hundreds of Protesters During May Day Rallies Amid Rising Economic Discord

Turkish police arrested nearly 400 demonstrators in Istanbul after protesters attempted to access the closed Taksim Square during May Day rallies.Authorities used tear gas and physical force to suppress labor groups marching for improved wages and economic relief amid high inflation.The government’s crackdown targeted unionists, journalists, and opposition figures during a week of rising political tensions.Protesters were restricted from entering central city areas as the ruling administration maintained a heavy security presence throughout the country.