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Thompson's Controversial Concerts Spark Debate on National Identity

8/25/2025

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Marko Perkovic, known as Thompson, attracted large crowds in Croatia, using fascist-era salutes linked to the Ustashe regime.
His concerts, with 500,000 attendees in Zagreb and 150,000 in Sinj, face criticism for promoting neo-Nazi values.
Perkovic claims his music defends Croatian identity and free expression, despite its violent historical associations.
His popularity indicates a rightward shift among politically marginalized youth in Croatia.

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Story summary

Marko Perkovic, known as Thompson, attracted large crowds in Croatia, using fascist-era salutes linked to the Ustashe regime.
His concerts, with 500,000 attendees in Zagreb and 150,000 in Sinj, face criticism for promoting neo-Nazi values.
Perkovic claims his music defends Croatian identity and free expression, despite its violent historical associations.
His popularity indicates a rightward shift among politically marginalized youth in Croatia.