Marko Perković (Thompson)

A spokesperson for Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that the German Chancellor was not familiar with the nationalist song that was performed at the Croatian Democratic Union rally that she attended on Saturday, and was not informed about the content of the event's musical programme in advance.

A group of Croatian right-wingers, including popular nationalist singer Marko Perkovic, alias Thompson, are suing over a report accusing them of involvement in hate speech against Serbs.

Ustashas were in power in the Nazi-allied Independent State of Croatia (1941-1945) that had death camps for Serbs, Jews, and Roma, including in Jasenovac.

Although the problem of football hooliganism is present in Serbia, and as things stand, there still is no way to put an end to it, the public at home is being served the news about "a clash between Serbs and Croats" in Russia as almost "a victory in battle and the taking of war loot."

The city authorities in Maribor, Slovenia, have banned Marko Perkovic aka Thompson from holding a concern in this town, as it represents "a security risk."

The Croatian singer, known for glorifying Ustashas, was to perform in Maribor on Saturday.

The city authorities in Maribor, Slovenia, have banned Marko Perkovic aka Thompson from holding a concern in this town, as it represents "a security risk."

The Croatian singer, known for glorifying Ustashas, was to perform in Maribor on Saturday.

The Croatian police have said that Marko Perkovic aka Thompson will be punished for shouting a fascist greeting during his concert in Knin.

Refugee association head criticizes Croatia over Šešelj

BELGRADE -- The Croatian parliament's move to adopt "a declaration on Vojislav Šešelj" is an attempt to force the responsibility for his statements on Serbia's officials.