Zagreb on the Edge: Thompson Concert Sparks Chaos, Insults, and Police Overload!
Tomorrow, the mega concert of Marko Perković Thompson will take place at Zagreb’s Hippodrome, and the city is already in total chaos. While some claim they are going to “spread love,” others are throwing the worst insults and curses. Former minister Gordan Maras is heartbroken over the flood of hateful messages he’s receiving on social media.
Thompson and the Concert Drama
Maras commented on the concert on Facebook but had to delete the worst insults because people who say they are going to spread love at the concert are actually sending the worst hate messages. “It really saddens me,” says Maras, while followers respond that it’s democracy. But Maras insists: “They don’t have to insult and curse!”
Police Regime and City Blockades
Due to the concert, a special traffic regime has been introduced in Zagreb. Since Friday evening, neighborhoods Kajzerica, Zapruđe, and Središće are closed, and on Saturday, bridges and main roads leading to the Hippodrome will be closed depending on the flow of people. Police recommend visitors come on foot because traffic jams will be huge and can last for hours.
Police at Their Limits
Organizing this concert is the most demanding police operation in Croatian history. Around 1000 police officers, nearly as many stewards and security guards, and 70 firefighters are engaged. Drone use is banned, and any violation will be strictly punished. The concert starts around 9 PM and ends around midnight, followed by a program to avoid crowding during exit.
Public and Political Reactions
While some defend the concert as an expression of freedom and culture, others see it as business and a source of division. Maras claims it’s all planned and wonders who really controls Thompson. Reactions on social media are sharp and divided, and the city is practically blocked for several days.
Conclusion
Zagreb is on its feet because of one concert. While some rejoice, others are angry and worried about blockades and insults. The police are ready for anything, but the question remains how long this will last and what consequences it will leave on the city and its citizens.
If you’re already stuck in traffic or have seen hilarious comments on social media, feel free to share your thoughts — who’s really crazy here, and who just wants to sing?
Special Traffic Regime in Zagreb Due to Thompson Concert
Because of Marko Perković Thompson’s concert, a special traffic regime has been introduced in Zagreb. Since Friday evening, neighborhoods Kajzerica, Zapruđe, and Središće are closed, and on Saturday, bridges and main roads leading to the Hippodrome will be closed depending on the flow of people. Visitors are urged to come on foot as traffic jams will be huge and can last for hours.
Tram traffic will be altered, and residents of New Zagreb will have special bus lines. Organizers urge visitors to use the MPT app, which guides to exact entrances based on the purchased ticket.
Strict controls at the entrance: no food or drinks except water allowed, and bags and backpacks must be transparent. There will be 40 hydrants and 7 water tanks with drinking water, and 50 beds near the Fair and Bundek for emergencies.
The concert starts around 9 PM and ends around midnight, followed by a program to avoid crowding during exit. Police have engaged about 1000 officers, nearly as many stewards and security guards, and 70 firefighters. Drone use is banned, and any violation will be strictly punished.
Gordan Maras and Political Tensions Around the Concert
Former minister Gordan Maras commented on the concert on social media but faced a flood of insults and curses from those claiming to “spread love” at the concert. Maras said he doesn’t understand why he receives the worst insults and that it’s very sad.
He believes the concert is primarily business and wonders who really controls Thompson. Reactions to his post were divided, with some accusing him of hypocrisy and not understanding the true nature of the event as a proud Croat and Catholic.
This situation shows how much Marko Perković Thompson’s concert has become a symbol of political and social divisions in Croatia, and tensions are not calming even a day before the event.
Zagreb in Blockade: Was It Worth It?
The city is practically blocked for several days because of one concert. Roads are closed, public transport is altered, and police are at their limits. Many citizens are frustrated by the traffic jams and inability to move normally.
Was it worth it? Is Marko Perković Thompson’s concert really so important that the city stops? Or is this just another example of how politics and business use culture for their own goals?
In any case, tomorrow Zagreb will be the center of attention, and we’ll see if love will really be colorful or if it will all turn into another chaos.
If you’re already stuck in traffic or have seen hilarious comments on social media, feel free to share your thoughts — who’s really crazy here, and who just wants to sing?
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