Sources: Hürriyet, our post of April 19, and Turkey public holidays. 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 Taksim area of central Istanbul.Here are some of the measures taken: The Istanbul subway will not function today. Ferry service from the coastal districts of Besiktas, Kabatas or Karakoy will be suspended until the afternoon. The funicular services between Taksim and Kabatas will be suspended. Schools in the Beyoglu, Sisli and Okmeydani districts will be closed. All roads leading into Taksim will be blocked to traffic. Buses will not stop at Taksim.
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