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Vinko Brešan: Ego, Luck, and Regional Film Industry Woes Vinko Brešan, the renowned Croatian director, doesn’t mince words when it comes to what it takes to make a quality film and how the regional film scene operates. According to him, a director must have a huge ego, audacity, and humility – a combo that sounds…
A jaw-dropping ceremony rocked Belgrade’s military scene! Serbia’s Ministry of Defense, led by Bratislav Gašćanić, handed out replicas of medieval swords and officer sabres to the graduates of the 14th class of Advanced Security Defense Studies and the 68th class of General Staff training. Yes, you read that right — swords and sabres in the…
Walking barefoot isn’t just a nostalgic throwback to childhood — it’s a full-on health revolution for your body! Yes, you read that right — ditching your shoes can strengthen your foot muscles, improve balance, and even reduce back and neck pain. German orthopedist Dr. Matthias Manke says barefoot walking activates the calf muscles, especially the…
Zagreb on Fire: Thompson’s Concert Turns into a Nationalist Nightmare! Tonight, Zagreb’s hippodrome was the stage for one of the most controversial events of the year – a concert by Marko Perković Thompson, a man who never fails to stir up a storm. Reports say around 15,000 people showed up, and the atmosphere was thick…
Welcome to Donald Trump’s America 2.0, where mass deportations are hailed as the greatest achievement, and social safety nets are slashed to the bone! On Independence Day, Trump signed the infamous “Big Beautiful Law” promising to give ICE all the tools they need for the “largest mass deportation in US history.” Yes, you read that…
When Marko Perković Thompson announces a new album, you know something big is coming. After 12 years of silence, in June he finally released “Hodočasnik” — an album that immediately became the best-selling domestic release of the year! Yes, you read that right, the best-selling! Croatia Records confirmed that Thompson remains the king of the…
Zagreb was the epicenter of the biggest musical spectacle in the history of independent Croatia! Marko Perković Thompson, the controversial king of Croatian music, gathered half a million people at the hippodrome, and the atmosphere was electric. Fans from all over Croatia and the world, including Russia, Germany, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Bulgaria,…
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath: The End of a Heavy Metal Era in Birmingham Get ready, metalheads and rock fans! Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness and one of the creators of heavy metal, is preparing for his final performance with Black Sabbath in his hometown of Birmingham. Yes, you read that right – the…
Imagine this: half a million people at a single concert of Marko Perković Thompson at Zagreb’s Hippodrome! Yes, you read that right – 500,000 tickets sold for one single show! This is not just a concert, it’s a massive spectacle that broke the world record for the highest number of tickets sold by a solo…
Here’s a scene that will either blow your mind or drive you nuts! The Hipodrom, that legendary concert spot, started filling up a full two hours before Marko Perković Thompson even hit the stage. Yes, you read that right – two hours early! While the areas closer to the stage were nearly packed, the back…
