Zagreb Under Siege: Thompson Prepares Concert for Half a Million People!
Tomorrow, Zagreb is gearing up for an event that will be remembered for decades – Marko Perković Thompson is performing at the Zagreb Hippodrome, and organizers claim around half a million tickets have been sold! Yes, you read that right – half a million people! This is the largest concert in the history of independent Croatia, and the city is preparing for total chaos.
Traffic Collapse and Unprecedented Measures
Zagreb is already on high alert: the Freedom Bridge, Većeslav Holjevac Avenue, and the neighborhoods of Kajzerica, Središće, and Zapruđe will be closed. Uber and Bolt have announced special reroutes and additional pick-up and drop-off points. If you thought getting to or leaving the concert would be easy, think again – massive crowds and traffic jams are expected from Friday night until Sunday morning.
Political Soap Opera: Plenković and Thompson Together at Rehearsal
To spice things up, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković showed up at the concert’s dress rehearsal with his children and painted graffiti alongside Thompson! Naturally, this sparked a flood of comments and accusations of hypocrisy, as Plenković is known for distancing himself from the controversial singer. The parliament is already divided, and the opposition is not holding back.
Security Measures and Bans
Police have made it clear: no weapons, sharp objects, spears, drugs, or any symbols promoting hate, racism, or extremism are allowed. Everything will be recorded by cameras, and footage will be reviewed later for possible criminal investigations. Emergency medical teams will be on site, as the heat and crowds could cause health issues.
Public and Political Reactions
While some celebrate this spectacle as proof of Croatian music’s strength and popularity, others, like MP Dalija Orešković, argue that such events deepen social divisions and hinder the development of a modern society. Israeli Holocaust historian Efraim Zuroff called the concert “the most blatant example of dangerous historical distortion.”
Zagreb in the Spotlight of Thompson’s Spectacle
The fan zone at Bundek opened today, and unofficial footage shows the city center teeming with fans. Authorities urge patience, solidarity, and caution, as people from all over Croatia and the world are expected. If you plan to attend, prepare for heat, crowds, and inevitable complications.
Conclusion: Concert or Social Earthquake?
This concert is not just a musical event – it’s a political and social phenomenon dividing Croatia. With half a million people, closed streets, political games, and security measures, Zagreb will be in the spotlight tomorrow. Is it a celebration or a danger? Drop your thoughts, maybe you have the solution to this chaos!
And if you’re already planning to go, bring water, patience, and a good mood – it will be a day to remember, whether you love Thompson or not!
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