The outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) in Europe organized a bicycle tour from Lahr to Freiburg in Germany, under the title of “Let’s develop the resistance, free Ocalan”. Following the bicycle tour, the separatist organization started a “homeland and freedom” march from Brussels to Cologne. In reaction to the events General Yasar Buyukanit voiced his dismay at the August 30 Victory Day reception, which were included in intelligence reports.

After the London attacks, the separatist organization changed tactics, and started a “light show” with sports and cultural activities. According to intelligence reports; Europeans have ignored the outlawed PKK’s activities, and allowed them to ask for the freedom of jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan, organize militant activities along with cultural and sports events.