Thousands gather in the Şişli district of Istanbul, decorat ed with Turkish flags and Atatürk posters for the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day.

Thousands gather in the Şişli district of Istanbul, decorat ed with Turkish flags and Atatürk posters for the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day.

Thousands gather in the Şişli district of Istanbul, decorat ed with Turkish flags and Atatürk posters for the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day.

Hundreds meet at Taksim Square for the 41st Kızıldere Remembarence. This year the march held after the declaration of artists, socialist parties and NGOs saying, "Resistance of Kızıldere is our history and honor with solidarity. ".

Hundreds meet at Taksim Square for the 41st Kızıldere Remembarence. This year the march held after the declaration of artists, socialist parties and NGOs saying, "Resistance of Kızıldere is our history and honor with solidarity. ".

Hundreds meet at Taksim Square for the 41st Kızıldere Remembarence. This year the march held after the declaration of artists, socialist parties and NGOs saying, "Resistance of Kızıldere is our history and honor with solidarity. ".

Under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defense the 11th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF'13) began in Istanbul. 781 firms from 50 countries attend the fair at TUYAP Fair and Congress Center until May 10.

Under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defense the 11th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF'13) began in Istanbul. 781 firms from 50 countries attend the fair at TUYAP Fair and Congress Center until May 10.

Under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defense the 11th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF'13) began in Istanbul. 781 firms from 50 countries attend the fair at TUYAP Fair and Congress Center until May 10.

Riot police in Istanbul used water cannon and tear gas to prevent May Day marchers reaching Taksim Square. The government cited Taksim Square renovation work as the reason for closing the square.

Riot police in Istanbul used water cannon and tear gas to prevent May Day marchers reaching Taksim Square. The government cited Taksim Square renovation work as the reason for closing the square.

Turkish police deployed water cannons and tear gas in an attempt to disperse groups meeting to commemorate three revolutionary youth leaders on the 41st anniversary of their execution in 1972.

Turkish police deployed water cannons and tear gas in an attempt to disperse groups meeting to commemorate three revolutionary youth leaders on the 41st anniversary of their execution in 1972.

Turkish police deployed water cannons and tear gas in an attempt to disperse groups meeting to commemorate three revolutionary youth leaders on the 41st anniversary of their execution in 1972.

An anniversary, rally and protest was held in Pangalti (At the front of the AGOS) and Taksim Square to mark Hrant Dink's murdered date.

An anniversary, rally and protest was held in Pangalti (At the front of the AGOS) and Taksim Square to mark Hrant Dink's murdered date.

Labor day celebrations turned into a conflict between the protesters and Turkish police. Prime minister Recep Tayyib Erdogan said that Taksim Square is not available to protest but the worker's unioins insisted to walk up to the area.

Labor day celebrations turned into a conflict between the protesters and Turkish police. Prime minister Recep Tayyib Erdogan said that Taksim Square is not available to protest but the worker's unioins insisted to walk up to the area.

Labor day celebrations turned into a conflict between the protesters and Turkish police. Prime minister Recep Tayyib Erdogan said that Taksim Square is not available to protest but the worker's unioins insisted to walk up to the area.

27,000 police fought protesters with water cannons and tear gas on May Day in Istanbul. Protesters mobilized after authorities denied their request to gather in Taksim Square, citing an ongoing construction project as the reason.

27,000 police fought protesters with water cannons and tear gas on May Day in Istanbul. Protesters mobilized after authorities denied their request to gather in Taksim Square, citing an ongoing construction project as the reason.

27,000 police fought protesters with water cannons and tear gas on May Day in Istanbul. Protesters mobilized after authorities denied their request to gather in Taksim Square, citing an ongoing construction project as the reason.

Several people were injured as Turkish riot police used water canons and tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters, who defied a May Day ban on demonstrations in a central part of Istanbul.

Several people were injured as Turkish riot police used water canons and tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters, who defied a May Day ban on demonstrations in a central part of Istanbul.

Several people were injured as Turkish riot police used water canons and tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters, who defied a May Day ban on demonstrations in a central part of Istanbul.

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan participated in a symposium on Global Alcohol Policy in Istanbul, Turkey.

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan participated in a symposium on Global Alcohol Policy in Istanbul, Turkey.

A commemoration ceremony was held in Istanbul for the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The ceremony is being organized by "The Say Stop to Racism and Nationalism" initiative. Thousands of activists gathered together at Taksim Square.

A commemoration ceremony was held in Istanbul for the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The ceremony is being organized by "The Say Stop to Racism and Nationalism" initiative. Thousands of activists gathered together at Taksim Square.

A commemoration ceremony was held in Istanbul for the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The ceremony is being organized by "The Say Stop to Racism and Nationalism" initiative. Thousands of activists gathered together at Taksim Square.

People gathered in Taksim Square, Istanbul to commemorate the Armenian genocide on 98th anniversary of April 24,1915. Armenian diaspora groups from Europe also attended the commemoration event which was organized by the People's Democratic Congress.

People gathered in Taksim Square, Istanbul to commemorate the Armenian genocide on 98th anniversary of April 24,1915. Armenian diaspora groups from Europe also attended the commemoration event which was organized by the People's Democratic Congress.

People gathered in Taksim Square, Istanbul to commemorate the Armenian genocide on 98th anniversary of April 24,1915. Armenian diaspora groups from Europe also attended the commemoration event which was organized by the People's Democratic Congress.

The Istanbul metropolitan municipality is planning to build a new shopping mall instead of Taksim park. After an appeal to the Protecting Taksim Park Club NGO, a protest concert is held in the Taksim park.

The Istanbul metropolitan municipality is planning to build a new shopping mall instead of Taksim park. After an appeal to the Protecting Taksim Park Club NGO, a protest concert is held in the Taksim park.

The Istanbul metropolitan municipality is planning to build a new shopping mall instead of Taksim park. After an appeal to the Protecting Taksim Park Club NGO, a protest concert is held in the Taksim park.

Judges hearing the controversial Ergenekon case postponed the trial until April 11 due to high tension outside the court today as thousands of protesters clashed with police and gendarmerie forces.

Judges hearing the controversial Ergenekon case postponed the trial until April 11 due to high tension outside the court today as thousands of protesters clashed with police and gendarmerie forces.

Judges hearing the controversial Ergenekon case postponed the trial until April 11 due to high tension outside the court today as thousands of protesters clashed with police and gendarmerie forces.