Zagreb Under Siege: Tompson and Half a Million Fans with Ustasha Salutes!
Tonight, something unforgettable—or forgettable, depending on your view—is happening in Zagreb. Marko Perković Tompson, the controversial singer whose songs glorify Ustasha symbols and the NDH, is gathering an astonishing half a million people at the hippodrome! Yes, you read that right—500,000 people! So many that the entire mobile network is on the brink of collapse, and the police have implemented special measures to prevent chaos on the streets.
Ustasha Salutes and Black Clothes Flood Zagreb Streets
This concert is no joke—fans arrive dressed in black, waving Croatian flags and wearing berets, shouting “Za dom spremni,” the infamous Ustasha salute. The songs glorify the NDH, Operation Storm, and other controversial topics that have sparked outrage and condemnation across the region and beyond. While half a million people gather to celebrate, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić spares no words—calling the concert “the biggest concert of neo-Nazi and Ustasha values in the world.”
Austrian Warning and Street Chaos
Austria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vienna issued a warning to its citizens traveling to Croatia because of this event. They advise caution and following the recommendations of the authorities. Zagreb has introduced special traffic regulations, with thousands of signs and safety barriers installed. Police have urged citizens not to leave vehicles on the streets, warning that cars blocking emergency routes will be mercilessly towed.
Criticism, Sarcasm, and Social Media Frenzy
As the concert unfolds, social media is ablaze. A Croatian influencer sarcastically announced she’s leaving Zagreb because of the concert, commenting “Long live HDZ, long live fascism.” Buses from Croatia and Slovenia arrive in kilometer-long lines, with people waiting hours to get in, complaining about lack of toilets and overcrowding. All this while Europe remains silent, as Vučić noted, as Zagreb celebrates what many see as a dark chapter of history.
Communication Breakdown
Due to the massive crowd, mobile networks are overloaded. Organizers ask people to use SMS instead of calls to avoid blocking emergency communications. If you thought this was just another concert, think again—this is a full-scale operation for police and city services.
Conclusion: Concert or Political Rally?
Is this just a music event or a political rally with clear messages? While half a million people sing songs glorifying controversial and painful parts of history, the whole region watches anxiously. Austria warns its citizens, Serbia condemns, and Croatia is split between pride and shame.
If you thought music was just entertainment, think again. This concert is much more. So, what do you think? Is this a celebration of culture or a dangerous reminder of the past? Drop a comment, crack a joke, or just watch and marvel—but don’t stay indifferent.
