Picture this: last night, Zagreb’s Freedom Bridge and the hippodrome were bursting with thousands of people, flares, flags, and the songs of Marko Perković Thompson. The atmosphere was electric, the city was alive, and people sang until dawn. But come morning, the city looked deserted — streets empty, silence like a ghost town. How does a city go from a roaring party to a ghost town overnight?
Thompson’s concert at Zagreb’s hippodrome gathered thousands from all over Croatia and abroad. Organizers claim it was the biggest music event of its kind in the country. Thompson kicked off the show with “Ustani, sjene” (Rise, Shadows), and the crowd lit flares and fireworks, cranking the energy through the roof. But it wasn’t all fun and games — police detained 44 people, mostly for illegal use of pyrotechnics, and one man ended up in hospital with severe bleeding.
While some celebrated, others reacted strongly. Famous singer Severina took to Instagram to declare that antifascism is the greatest concept in the world, making it clear where she stands on an event many see as controversial due to Thompson’s nationalist messages.
Amid the city’s quiet morning, a surprising story emerged — during the concert, a young wild hare was injured in the crowd but was saved thanks to quick action by civil protection and vets.
All in all, last night was a wild mix of passion, controversy, and unexpected twists. Zagreb breathed life into the night, only to fall silent by morning. What do you think? Was Thompson’s concert a celebration or a problem? Drop a comment and let’s unravel this Zagreb mystery together!
