Imagine this: tomorrow at the Zagreb Hippodrome, Marko Perković Thompson is performing, and around half a million people are expected! Yes, you read that right — half a million! The biggest concert in the history of independent Croatia, say the organizers. But while Thompson’s music echoes in the city center, Bundek is almost empty, with only a few dozen visitors in the fan zone. The police are on high alert with a special command center and cameras recording every detail, but traffic jams are inevitable. Retail chains are preparing for a shopping frenzy, extending opening hours and stocking up on drinks and food, expecting a real stampede. Prime Minister Plenković even showed up at the dress rehearsal, taking photos with Thompson and his children, sparking a wave of comments and accusations of hypocrisy. Some celebrate this spectacle as proof of national unity, others see it as deepening social divisions and a dangerous distortion of history. Hate symbols and weapons are banned, but the atmosphere is tense. Emergency services are ready, but the question remains whether everything will go smoothly. This concert is not just a musical event — it’s a political and social earthquake that will be remembered for a long time. What about you? For or against? Drop a comment, let your voice be heard in this fiery debate!
