Security Preparations for Thompson’s Zagreb Concert Begin

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1. koncert  (m.)
   Glazbeni događaj na kojem se izvode glazbene točke. ↩︎
2. prodati
   Prenijeti vlasništvo uz primanje novčane naknade. ↩︎
3. ulaznica  (f.)
   Dokument ili papir koji omogućuje ulazak na događaj. ↩︎
4. osigurati
   Pobrinuti se da nešto bude sigurno i bez opasnosti. ↩︎
5. sigurnost  (f.)
   Stanje u kojem nema opasnosti. ↩︎
6. ministar  (m.)
   Osoba koja vodi određeni vladin sektor. ↩︎
7. popularan
   Koji uživa široko obožavanje ili priznanje. ↩︎
8. srpanj  (m.)
   Sedmi mjesec u godini po kalendarskom računanju vremena. ↩︎
9. ulaznica  (f.)
   Listić koji služi kao dokaz za ulaz na događaj. ↩︎
10. sigurnosni
    Koji se odnosi na zaštitu ili sigurnost. ↩︎
11. nogometni
    Koji se odnosi na sport koji uključuje igru nogama s loptom na terenu. ↩︎
12. hipodrom  (m.)
    Mjesto gdje se održavaju konjičke utrke ali može služiti i za druge događaje. ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: How many tickets have been sold for the concert?

Question 2: Who confirmed that the event will be organized to be safe and successful?

Vocabulary

Croatian	English
koncert  (m.)	concert
prodati	sold
ulaznica  (f.)	ticket
osigurati	ensure
sigurnost  (f.)	safety
ministar  (m.)	minister

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Croatian authorities are ramping up security measures in anticipation of a major concert by popular singer Marko Perković Thompson, scheduled for July at the Zagreb Hippodrome. The concert has sparked significant interest, with over 280,000 tickets reportedly sold within 24 hours—a figure that might secure a world record, according to ticket platform Entrio.

In response to the scale of the event, Croatian Interior Minister Davor Božinović confirmed the formation of a dedicated security task force. “I can confirm that contact exists,” Božinović stated, referring to ongoing communications with Thompson’s team. He highlighted that the event will host a substantial number of attendees, necessitating extensive coordination from seasoned police officials well-versed in managing large public gatherings.

Božinović elaborated that processes similar to those used for major football matches, which typically attract 20,000 to 30,000 fans, are underway. However, the concert is expected to eclipse these numbers by a tenfold. “Given the anticipated turnout, we predict a need for numerous meetings and agreements,” he commented. He underlined the importance of integrating emergency services and Zagreb’s municipal services into the planning efforts.

Reassuring the public, Božinović noted that Croatia’s police force has a strong track record of ensuring security at significant events. “This situation requires detailed scrutiny,” he remarked, advocating for immediate action despite sufficient preparation time. The minister assured that all necessary steps would be taken to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for concertgoers keen on having an evening of entertainment.

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