Stories from Turkey

A fight involving shotguns, pistols, and clubs resulted in five injuries. Two individuals were shot and two others were beaten with clubs. Police arrived at the scene to separate the combatants and have launched an investigation to apprehend the suspects.

One person died and 22 others were injured in a passenger bus accident on the Bandırma-Çanakkale road. The deceased has been identified as Mustafa Türk, son of former Tunceli governor Tuncay Sonel. Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash. DNA samples including blood, hair, and tissue were collected from the parents to confirm identity. The injured individuals were taken to Hasan hospital. A road was closed following the incident but is being reopened. A bus was involved in an incident, resulting in one injured person.

May Day celebrations are scheduled to begin in Diyarbakir at the Adres Station Square. Preparations for the event are complete, and groups are expected to arrive at security checkpoints shortly.

Approximately 15 different labor unions are participating in May Day celebrations in Bursa, Turkey. Workers are gathering at Gündoğdu Square in Bursa to demonstrate for solidarity. The Turkey Communist Party is reportedly not participating in the Gündoğdu Square gathering but will instead meet at Democracy Square in Bostan. Members of HAK-İŞ, one of Turkey's largest labor confederations, are celebrating May Day at Gökdere Square in Bursa. Numerous workers from across Turkey have gathered at the square since the morning hours. Thousands of energy workers gathered at Gökdere Square in Bursa to celebrate May Day. Workers are demanding better working conditions, wage increases, and permanent staff positions. The HAK-İŞ union stated they will continue to fight against employers who avoid collective bargaining tables.

A dispute over loud music between two neighbors in Adana escalated into violence. Three people were shot with firearms and two others were assaulted with sticks, according to the report. The incident occurred following a verbal disagreement.

Investigators collected DNA samples, including blood, nail, and hair, from Bedriye Doku and Halit Doku, the parents of a person named Gulistan. The samples were taken in Diyarbakır to be compared with evidence found in a vehicle.

A large-scale May Day meeting in Ankara resulted in 34 deaths and numerous injuries. Police detained 52 individuals in Ankara following May Day demonstrations. Security forces were deployed near Barbaros Boulevard and the bus terminal area.

A large-scale May Day meeting in Turkey resulted in 34 deaths and numerous injuries. The incident followed a provocation that led to widespread panic. The event is being described as a moment in Turkish history.

The regulation also includes updates to parental leave, requiring mothers seeking 24 weeks of leave to apply within 10 business days. Additionally, paternity leave for fathers subject to CGK has been increased from five days to 10 days. Turkey has implemented new regulations providing support for young people up to age 25 who leave state protection to continue university education. Paternity leave for workers has been increased from 5 days to 10 days, and an additional 8 weeks of maternity leave will be provided. Additionally, donations made to prisons will be fully deductible from income and corporate taxes. It also bans sexual offenders from working near children and allows tax deductions for orphanage donations. The Turkish parliament passed new legislation providing social support and labor rights updates.

Data from the Occupational Health and Safety Council indicates 2,105 workers died in workplace accidents last year. Workplace fatalities in Turkey reached their highest levels since the pandemic in 2025. Additionally, 374 workers died due to crushing and collapses. Data shows 106 workers died in January, 126 in February, and 148 in March. The construction sector accounts for 25% of these incidents, followed by service at 22% and agriculture at 20%. Common causes of death in these incidents include traffic accidents and being crushed under collapsed structures. The report was presented by NTV Radyo. A recent incident in a Kocaeli Dinovası cosmetic factory resulted in seven worker fatalities. Falls from heights in construction represent 25% of fatalities, followed by the service sector at 22% and agriculture at 20%.