Zagreb against the Government: Constitutional lawsuit in the Assembly regarding the welcome for handball players
The City Assembly of Zagreb is discussing a proposal to file a constitutional lawsuit against the Croatian government over the organization of a welcome event for handball players.
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'Between 1,320 and 3,980 euros': We asked the City of Zagreb whether the Government received a penalty for the stage at the handball players' welcome. Here’s what they say
The City of Zagreb clarified that the government did not request a permit for the stage set up for welcoming handball players, and municipal officers enforced local regulations during the event.
We learned how much the City of Zagreb charged the government for cleaning the Square after the welcome for the handball players
The City of Zagreb charged the government for cleaning up after the welcome event for the Croatian handball players who won bronze at the European Championship.
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Zagreb's mayor, Tomislav Tomašević, has banned a welcome event for bronze medal-winning handball players due to ideological disagreements related to singer Marko Perković Thompson's patriotic songs.
Tomašević sends invoice to Plenković: It is known how much cleaning the square after the welcome will cost the state
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's government will need to cover the cleaning costs for Ban Josip Jelačić Square following the welcome for the bronze medal-winning handball team, which was organized by the government after a failed event by the city of Zagreb.
Habijan: The Conclusion of the Zagreb City Assembly on the Welcome is a Strange Platypus
Minister Damir Habijan criticized the Zagreb City Assembly's decision to ban singer Marko Perković Thompson from performing at a welcome event for handball players, calling it a bizarre and purposeless conclusion.
Jandroković and Habijan: 'The Assembly's conclusion on the ban of Thompson is a strange platypus'
Croatian Parliament President Gordan Jandroković commented on the political controversy surrounding the welcome for handball players, stating that there is nothing disputable about the government's organization of the event, while Justice Minister Damir Habijan condemned the Zagreb Assembly's conclusion to ban singer Thompson's performance as bizarre.
Njonjo: Imagine what frustration would have occurred if Thompson's performance had not happened
The President of the Croatian Parliament, Gordan Jandroković, defended the government's organization of a welcome for handball players that sparked political controversy, asserting it was a dignified event without incidents.
Watch '240 seconds' 24sata: Government violated a number of communal regulations at the welcome of handball players
The Croatian government has been reported to have breached several municipal regulations during the welcome event for the handball team.
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Zagreb can seek compensation due to Thompson at the welcome event. We learn details
Zagreb may pursue compensation from the Croatian government after a controversial welcome event for handball players featuring singer Thompson was organized by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković without adherence to city regulations.
Bauk: The government has illegally placed Ćacilend in the Square
Arsen Bauk, a member of the Croatian Parliament, provides commentary on the government's illegal organization of a handball welcome event in Zagreb's Ban Josip Jelačić Square.
Thompson's Team: We Did Not Charge For The Handball Players' Welcome, They Chose The Songs
Marko Perkovic Thompson's team refuted claims regarding a payment for his performance at the welcome event for Croatian handball players, stating that the athletes selected the songs performed.
We learn whose apartment had the banner 'United Against Fascism' during the welcome?
During a welcome event for handball players where Marko Perković Thompson sang, a banner reading 'United Against Fascism' appeared on an apartment owned by a member of the political party Možemo.
Penava insists on 'lex Senf', a few years ago he referred to this: See what he said as the mayor of Vukovar
Following chaos around the welcome event for Croatian handball players, the government is proposing a special law to ensure local authorities cannot block nationally significant events.
Marko Perković Thompson sent a message after the welcome: Every claim suggesting otherwise is false and misleading
Following the welcome of Croatia's handball representatives, Marko Perković Thompson refuted false claims about the event's organization, stating it was never charged by him or his team.
HDZ: SDP and Možemo! are opportunists and hypocrites who spread hate
Members of the HDZ group rejected left opposition claims of unconstitutional actions by the government in organizing a handball welcome event and accused SDP and Možemo! of being hypocritical opportunists spreading hatred and division in Croatian society.
Gotovac After the Welcome of Handball Players: I Hope We Won't Have Consequences Like in America
Viktor Gotovac expressed hope that Croatia would not face repercussions similar to those in America following the recent welcome event for handball players in Zagreb.
SDP Wrote to the Constitutional Court: 'There Has Been an Attack by HDZ on the Constitutional Order'
The president of the City Assembly, Matej Mišić, filed a proposal with the Constitutional Court regarding the organization of a welcome event for the handball team at the main city square, stating that the issue has escalated beyond sports to a matter of democracy.
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is soon addressing the media
Thousands gathered in Zagreb to celebrate the bronze medal handball team, after the government took over the organization of the welcome event that initially faced cancellation due to the team’s desire for a specific performer.
A dispute in parliament between HDZ and Možemo over the welcome. Kekin: You will never win elections in Zagreb
A heated debate erupted in the Croatian parliament regarding the organization of a welcome event for bronze medalists, with claims and counterclaims between HDZ and the Možemo party.
In which city is the welcome for coach Sigurdsson being prepared: Details of the grand celebration have emerged
The Croatian handball team received a warm welcome in Zagreb where tens of thousands celebrated, while a separate welcome event is planned in Zadar for coach Dagur Sigurdsson and some bronze medalists.
Tonight's welcome in Rijeka for handball players. Lučin, Glavaš, Načinović, and Slavić are arriving
A welcome event for bronze medal-winning Croatian handball players will take place in Rijeka tonight, featuring local athletes Lučin, Glavaš, Načinović, and Slavić.
Goluža: Forced bans often backfire on those who impose them
Trpimir Goluža comments on the backlash against Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević's bans during the bronzed handball players' welcome events, highlighting that the government successfully organized the event despite the mayor's prohibitions.
The Serbian Ministry reacted to the welcome of handball players with Thompson
The Serbian Foreign Ministry expressed serious concern over the rise of war-related ideologies and antisemitism in Croatia following a public event featuring a controversial singer.
PHOTO: See what the square looked like after the handball players' welcome
Tens of thousands of fans gathered at the main square in Zagreb to welcome the Croatian national handball team after they won a bronze medal at the European Championship in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, with the event proceeding without any incidents.
HDZ: Tomašević is Sad, Hajdaš is Mourning. Perhaps Only Benčić and Ahmetović are Sadder Than Them
The HDZ party commented on the welcome event for Croatian handball players, criticizing certain opposition politicians and local leaders for their perceived sadness over the occasion.
PHOTO City Cleanliness Cleans Up Trash After Government Welcome at Ban Jelačić Square
After the welcome for Croatian handball players at Ban Jelačić Square, City Cleanliness workers began the cleanup in central Zagreb as the city prepares to return the area to its normal state.
Thompson to the Handball Players: Tonight at the Square of All Croats, We Sing the Songs You Wanted
Marko Perković Thompson performed at the welcome event for Croatia's bronze medal handball team, singing six of his songs and addressing the players with praise.
Selak Raspudić: Tomašević's decision is political arbitrariness without courage
Marija Selak Raspudić criticizes the government and Mayor Tomislav Tomašević for attempting to undermine local authority regarding the organization of performances during a handball welcome event.
The welcome has begun, Milanović and the left have reacted. Plenković will not come?
The celebration for the bronze medal-winning handball team commenced at the Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb, with notable reactions from political leaders regarding the event's organization.
Legendary Croatian Basketball Player Apologizes to Handball Players: 'I Mentioned Everything in Order'
During the welcome event for the Croatian handball team in Zagreb, former basketball player Franjo Arapović humorously apologized to the players while congratulating them on their success.
Reactions flood in: 'The City of Zagreb has created a crisis through bans, while the Government now plays the savior'
Mario Radić, president of the Domino party, criticized the City of Zagreb for canceling the welcome for Croatian handball players, with the Croatian Government stepping in to organize the event without the city's cooperation.
Nenad Ninčević, co-author of the song 'If You Don't Know What Happened' Arrived to the Welcome and Sent This Message
Nenad Ninčević, co-author of the anthem for Croatia's handball team, delivered a message at the welcome event for the players who returned with a bronze medal from the European Championship, emphasizing unity and the achievement of the athletes.
Known program for the welcome of handball players in Zagreb, Thompson will perform several songs
A welcome event for the Croatian national handball team is being organized in Zagreb, featuring entertainment by DJ Ivan Škrinjarić and live performances by the singer Thompson with the Croatian Roses.
Milanović commented on the welcome for handball players
Croatian President Zoran Milanović criticized the government's decision to organize a welcome event for the national handball team in Zagreb, calling it unconstitutional and illegal.
Who are the Croatian Roses, the band that was supposed to perform If You Don't Know What Happened at the Celebration?
The Croatian Roses band, featuring Nenad Ninčević, gained attention for performing the popular song 'If You Don't Know What Happened' at the handball players' welcome event in Zagreb.
The Battle for the Cabinets at the Square for the Welcome: What About the Electricity? City of Zagreb; 'We Did Not Provide Connections'
A new issue has arisen regarding the technical arrangements for welcoming Croatian handball players, with the City of Zagreb stating it has not provided power connections, as the event is organized by the Croatian government.
LIVE Handball Players and Coach Soon on Stage
The Croatian handball team and coach are set to make an appearance in Zagreb, amid controversy regarding the organization of the welcome event for bronze medalists.
Tomašević: HDZ lies, Croatia's roses would sing the handball anthem
Zagreb Mayor Tomašević accuses the government of lying regarding the organization of the welcome event for the bronze medal winning handball team, claiming they did not seek approval from the city for using public space.
VIDEO Citizens on the cancellation of the welcome: If fascism is more important to handball players than sport...
The Croatian government will host a celebration for the bronze medal handball team, despite Zagreb's decision to oppose the event, with conflicting views from citizens on the significance of sports versus political affiliations.
Croatian Handball Federation: Do not involve us in politics
The Croatian Handball Federation urged for a stop to political involvement after the government took over the organization of a welcome event for the handball team.
Jandroković: It's a shame that this has become a topic, instead of them being together at the welcome, they created a scandal
Croatian Parliament President Gordan Jandroković commented on the controversy surrounding the welcome event for the Croatian handball players, which was moved to today after Zagreb canceled the original event.
Law professor on the welcome event: 'Incredible violation of the Constitution and behavior contrary to all democratic and legal standards'
Legal expert Vedran Đulabić criticizes the Croatian government's decision to hold a public welcome event for bronze medal-winning handball players without local authority consent, claiming it undermines constitutional principles.
The Government has spoken, details of the welcome published, Thompson is coming. Jandroković: He pretends to be a lamb, but in reality, he is a rigid leftist
The Croatian government has announced that a welcome event for the bronze medal-winning handball team will take place despite earlier plans to cancel it due to the ban on singer Marko Perković Thompson's performance.
Swedes have banned Thompson. Now they write about the welcome in Zagreb
Sweden's top newspaper reports on how the City of Zagreb has prohibited singer Thompson from performing at the welcoming event for Croatia's handball team after their bronze medal win at the European Championship.