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Authorities in Istanbul have closed several main arteries to vehicle traffic due to May Day activity. Access to Mecidiye Köyü via the E5 toward Gayrettepe is also restricted to vehicles. Pedestrian movement remains active in these areas. Several roads in Istanbul have been closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The closures affect the districts of Şişli, Beşiktaş, Kadıköy, and Kartal. Istanbul has closed metro services and various roads as part of security measures for May Day celebrations. Security measures remain in place throughout the day, including at the Kazancı monument where carnations are being laid. Authorities stated that transportation restrictions will continue until the evening hours. Protesters are marching in Istanbul and shouting slogans. Demonstrators are attempting to walk toward Taksim Square.

Authorities in Istanbul have closed several main arteries to vehicle traffic due to May Day activity. Access to Mecidiye Köyü via the E5 toward Gayrettepe is also restricted to vehicles. Pedestrian movement remains active in these areas. Several roads in Istanbul have been closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The closures affect the districts of Şişli, Beşiktaş, Kadıköy, and Kartal. Istanbul has closed metro services and various roads as part of security measures for May Day celebrations. Security measures remain in place throughout the day, including at the Kazancı monument where carnations are being laid. Authorities stated that transportation restrictions will continue until the evening hours. Protesters are marching in Istanbul and shouting slogans. Demonstrators are attempting to walk toward Taksim Square. Protesters are currently gathered in Mecidiyeköy Square and are chanting slogans. Some groups are attempting to march toward Taksim Square, which remains closed to pedestrian traffic.

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NTV Radyo

“Merkez caddesi kapalı, halaskar gazi caddesi, onluk uzma his caddesi... Bu noktaların araç girişine kapalı olduğunu söyleyelim.”

TRT Radyo 1

“Şişli, Beşiktaş, Kadıköy ve Kartal'da bazı yollar, yaya ve araç trafiğine kapatıldı.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Yine dediğimiz gibi kazandı yokuşundaki anıta da karanfiller bırakılıyor ve akşama kadar da akşam saatlerine kadar da buradaki tedbirler devam edecek. Buraya ulaşım olarak da metrolarında yine kapalı olduğunu bugün hizmet vermediğini bu tedbirler kapsamında, bununla bilgisini aktarmış olalım.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“metrolarında yine kapalı olduğunu bugün hizmet vermediğini bu tedbirler kapsamında, bununla bilgisini aktarmış olalım.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Buraya ulaşım olarak da metrolarda yine kapalı olduğunu bugün hizmet vermediğini bu tedbirler kapsamında, bununla bilgisini aktarmış olalım.”

NTV Radyo

“durumda. Ve sloganlar atıyorlar. Taksimi yürümek istiyorlar. Taksimi in siyeti fi açık.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“durum ne? Bir mayısda orada neler yaşanıyor. Takma.”

NTV Radyo

“durumda. Ve sloganlar atıyorlar. Taksimi yürümek istiyorlar.”

NTV Radyo

“Meydana ulaştıklarında polisler tomalarla müdahale etti gruba. Şu anda o müdahale yok. Ancak ekipler de hazır bekliyor.”

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