Scandal in Zagreb: Despite the City Authorities' Ban, Thompson Sang at the Handball Players' Reception

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Thousands of fans greeted the bronze-winning Croatian handball team at Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb, and at the reception organized by the Croatian Government, despite a ban by the city authorities, controversial singer Marko Perković Tompson performed.

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The notorious singer was banned from performing by the city authorities in Zagreb for glorifying the Ustasha movement.

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'State power is limited by local self-government and there is no doubt that the City of Zagreb, according to the Constitution, has a special status in relation to all cities'

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The Croatian handball team, who won the bronze medal at the European Championship, was welcomed at Ban Josip Jelačić Square in Zagreb. The reception was overshadowed by a dispute between the government and the city municipality. The event also featured a performance by controversial singer Mark Perković Thompson, who was banned from performing in Zagreb for glorifying the Ustasha.