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Source: Hürriyet (Istanbul)
The Governor of Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, has declared a de facto public holiday for today, May 1st, 2008, as the city braces for an unauthorized march by labour unions in the Taksm area of central Istanbul.
As consequence, the Istanbul subway will not function today, buses will not stop at Taksim, all roads leading into Taksim will be blocked to traffic, ferry service from the coastal districts of Besiktas, Kabatas or Karakoy will be suspended until the afternoon, and schools in the Beyoglu, Sisli and Okmeydani districts will be closed.
A last-minute attempt was recently made to declare May 1st a public holiday (19-Apr-2008), but this was rejected by the government late last month (21-Apr-2008).
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Turkey Declares May 1st De Facto Public Holiday In Istanbul