Unions, including the Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions (DİSK) and the Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (KESK) had renewed their request, underlining that the measure was incompatible with previous decisions ruled by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ensuring freedom of assembly. DISK and KESK members will meet to walk through Taksim Square.

“All roads lead to Taksim” isn’t the most original phrase ever coined, but it’s certainly a maxim that holds true in Turkey, and especially İstanbul, with just a few weeks remaining until 1 May, International Workers’ Day.