Imagine this: half a million tickets sold for Marko Perković Thompson’s concert at Zagreb Hippodrome, and the city is gearing up for total traffic chaos. But while everyone struggles with blockades and jams, one club – NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac – decides to cash in on the madness. How? By selling parking spots at their stadium for 50 euros each! Yes, you read that right. The club, known for its patriotic identity and support for Croatian war volunteers, decided to seize the opportunity and charge for parking at a concert that will literally paralyze the city.
Of course, this idea didn’t go unnoticed. The State Inspectorate quickly stepped in and banned the club from leasing out their parking spaces. NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac had to apologize and refund all the money collected through the Entrio system. The club also accepted the fine imposed by the inspectorate, admitting their mistake and promising to comply with the law in the future.
This case shines a light on how, in Croatia, ahead of big events, some try to profit from everything—even basic things like parking. While the city prepares for a concert with half a million attendees and traffic will be nearly blocked, some try to make a quick buck at the expense of citizens and visitors. Although NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac is a club with a rich history and a strong patriotic identity, this move sparked controversy and questions about the ethics and legality of such actions.
In short, while everyone is getting ready for the event of the year, don’t forget there are those behind the scenes trying to profit from the chaos. So, what do you think? Smart business or shameless greed? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s on which side of this parking scandal!
