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May Day rallies planned across Europe; Turkey square blocked

In this April 30, 2015 photo street performer Bjoern Glaesmann performs a 'fire dance' with flying sparks during the traditional Walpurgis Night event at the Mauerpark in Berlin. Police in Berlin say the traditional ‘Walpurgis Night’ protest marking the first day of May was calmer than previous years. (Kay Nietfeld/dpa via AP)
In this April 30, 2015 photo street performer Bjoern Glaesmann performs a 'fire dance' with flying sparks during the traditional Walpurgis Night event at the Mauerpark in Berlin. Police in Berlin say the traditional ‘Walpurgis Night’ protest marking the first day of May was calmer than previous years. (Kay Nietfeld/dpa via AP)

By Associated Press 2 min read

BERLIN (AP) – Left-wing groups and trade unions are staging rallies across Europe on Friday to mark International Workers Day.

Most events are expected to be peaceful protests for workers’ rights and world peace.

But May 1 regularly sees clashes between police and militant groups in some cities.

Here’s a look at May Day events in Europe:

GERMANY