Large pro-Erdogan rally planned in German city of Cologne
BERLIN - Thousands of supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are expected to demonstrate in the German city of Cologne amid heavy police presence.
Some 30,000 participants are expected at Sunday's demonstration, which comes amid tensions following the failed coup attempt in Turkey and concern in Germany over the extent of the Turkish government's subsequent crackdown.
Four much smaller counter-protests are also planned, including one by a right-wing German group. Police plan to have 2,700 officers in place.
Germany is home to roughly 3 million people with Turkish roots.
