 Turkish riot police detained dozens of protesters trying to reach Istanbul's main taxim square for May Day demonstrations on May 1. The Istanbul governor's office had allowed May Day celebrations to be held in another district and deemed gatherings in all other locations as unauthorized and illegal. Police detained more than 35 people in central Besiktas, the Demirurin news agency reported. Marches led by workers and unions are held on May 1 every year as part of international Labor Day celebrations in many countries. Turks to head to polls on May 14 to vote in highly contested elections amid soaring inflation and a cost of living crisis. Turkish annual inflation is seen slowing to 44% in April just before landmark elections in which living costs have hurt President Tayyip Erdogan's prospects and it is expected to end the year at 46.5% according to a Reuters poll on Friday.