France's May Day protests turn into political battlefield ahead of EU elections
Many left-wing contenders didn't miss the opportunity to attend the traditional May Day protest in Paris, while the far-right..
May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on 1 May, around halfway between the Northern Hemisphere's Spring equinox and June solstice. Festivities may also be held the night before, known as May Eve. Traditions often include gathering wildflowers and green branches, weaving floral garlands, crowning a May Queen, and setting up a Maypole, May Tree or May Bush, around which people dance and sing. Bonfires are also a major part of the festival in some regions. Regional varieties and related traditions include Walpurgis Night in central and northern Europe, the Gaelic festival Beltane, the Welsh festival Calan Mai, and May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It has also been associated with the ancient Roman festival Floralia.
Many left-wing contenders didn't miss the opportunity to attend the traditional May Day protest in Paris, while the far-right..
Police blocked off parts of Turkey's largest city and used tear gas and rubber bullets to stop demonstrations. There were also..