May Day

Ankara reiterates ban on May Day rallies in Istanbul

Ankara reiterates ban on May Day rallies in Istanbul

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has reiterated that Istanbul'sTaksim Square is not a suitable venue for May Day celebrations and demonstrations by workers and unions, reaffirming the previous decision to close …

May Day demonstration in Moscow (photo report)

May Day demonstration in Moscow (photo report)

Today, May 1, marks The Spring and Labor Day, which is celebrated in many countries around the world. Earlier this holiday was called the Day of Solidarity of Workers. Its history began in 1886, when American workers organized a strike …

Russian journalist attacked by police at protests in Paris

Russian journalist attacked by police at protests in Paris

The Russian Foreign Ministry called on France to carry out a thorough investigation into the attack on a RIA Novosti correspondent during May Day protests in Paris. "We consider unacceptable the use of violence against journalists …

May 1 demonstration in Moscow attended by over 100,000 people

May 1 demonstration in Moscow attended by over 100,000 people

More than 100,000 people gathered in Moscow for a demonstration of trade unions dedicated to Spring and Labor Day, the Interior Ministry’s press service said. "A demonstration is being held in Moscow organized by the Moscow …

Rally for worker rights in Tbilisi

Rally for worker rights in Tbilisi

A large-scale May Day march is held in Tbilisi. The participants of the rally demand to improve the working conditions and labor code of Georgia. The representatives of trade unions, students' association ‘Auditorium 115’ and the …

 Armenian communists hold May Day march

Armenian communists hold May Day march

The traditional May Day march of the Armenian communists is being held in downtown Yerevan. Supporters of the Communist Party of Armenia are partaking in this march, which is accompanied with the singing of the national anthems of the …

May Day in Moscow

May Day in Moscow

International Workers’ Day is a holiday of spring and labor. It occurred in Chicago in 1886, when the workers demonstrated for the legal establishment of the 8-hour day. May Day was celebrated for the first time after the February …