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The morning after Ultra: A sea of visitors flooded Split after the spectacular first night of the festival.
Croatia⚽ Sports3 hr. ago

The morning after Ultra: A sea of visitors flooded Split after the spectacular first night of the festival.

The first night of the Ultra Europe music festival in Split attracted over 150,000 visitors from around the world, setting a high energy tone for the three-day event. The evening featured performances by international electronic music stars such as John Summit, DJ Snake, and Afrojack. The festival continued into the early morning with fireworks marking the start of the weekend. After the concert, large crowds returned to their accommodations, causing typical morning traffic congestion around the stadium. Festival ticket prices were standard for the region, with three-day passes reaching up to €259. On-site food and drinks were priced at around €6 for water and soft drinks, €8 for beer, and €14 for meals. Despite the high costs, the first day was described as highly successful, with the city appearing lively and vibrant in the mornings leading into the second night of the festival.

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Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
The romance in the front row of the Ultra

The article discusses the upcoming Ultra Europe music festival in Split, Croatia, which will take place from July 10 to 12, 2026. It mentions that the event is expected to attract over 150,000 visitors from more than 140 countries. The festival has been held in Croatia since 2013 and in Split's Park mladeži since 2019. This year, after the three-day event in Split, the festival will continue with exclusive events on the islands of Brač and Vis as part of the Destination Ultra series. The article includes a photo of a couple in love taken by photographer Pixsella during Afrojack's performance.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a cultural event, the Ultra Europe music festival, and does not present any political content or opinion. There is no framing that suggests a political bias.

Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
The morning after Ultra: A sea of visitors flooded Split after the spectacular first night of the festival.

The first night of the Ultra Europe music festival in Split attracted over 150,000 visitors from around the world, setting a high energy tone for the three-day event. The evening featured performances by international electronic music stars such as John Summit, DJ Snake, and Afrojack. The festival continued into the early morning with fireworks marking the start of the weekend. After the concert, large crowds returned to their accommodations, causing typical morning traffic congestion around the stadium. Festival ticket prices were standard for the region, with three-day passes reaching up to €259. On-site food and drinks were priced at around €6 for water and soft drinks, €8 for beer, and €14 for meals. Despite the high costs, the first day was described as highly successful, with the city appearing lively and vibrant in the mornings leading into the second night of the festival.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a music festival, which falls under the category of sports according to the provided guidelines. The content does not involve political topics, government policies, or public figures, making it apolitical. As such, the framing is neutral, and there is no discernible political傾

Večernji list logoVečernji listIndependentCenter13 hr. ago
PHOTO: Split is going crazy: Look at the wildest outfits, some even in fur

The article reports on the opening day of the 12th edition of the Ultra Europe music festival in Split, Croatia. The event, held at the Youth Park, attracted tens of thousands of visitors from over 140 countries. The atmosphere was described as vibrant, featuring colorful outfits, neon colors, futuristic sunglasses, and unique fashion choices. The festival runs for three days, with performances by international DJs such as John Summit, DJ Snake, Afrojack, and local artists like DJ Jocka. The article highlights the scale and global appeal of the event, expecting over 150,000 attendees.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a music festival, which falls under the category of sports according to the defined topic rules. The content is purely descriptive and celebratory, with no political commentary or controversy. Therefore, the political charge is minimal, and the lean is centered.

Večernji list logoVečernji listIndependentCenter14 hr. ago
Tens of thousands of people from over 140 countries have come to Ultra: 'It's even better than Miami'

The 12th edition of the Ultra Europe music festival has begun in Split, Croatia, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from over 140 countries. The event, held in Park mladeži, features numerous electronic music artists and is expected to draw a global audience. Attendees include first-time visitors like Megan from Montreal and Ben from Canada, who highlight the festival's atmosphere, music quality, and values such as peace, love, and community. Tony from California expressed excitement about experiencing the festival's energy and comparing it favorably to the Miami Ultra event. The festival offers food and drink options and runs for three days.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a cultural event—music festival—with no mention of politics, policy, or public figures. It provides neutral descriptions of attendees' experiences and does not take a stance or frame the event politically.

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenter14 hr. ago
Ultra 2026 has started. Cheapest food is a hot dog for 10 euros and a slice of pizza for 13.

The 12th edition of Ultra Europe, held in Split, Croatia, attracted thousands of visitors from over 140 countries. The event, which runs for three days at the Park mladeži, features international electronic music acts and emphasizes values like peace, love, and community. Attendees included first-time participants from Canada and the United States who expressed excitement about the festival’s atmosphere and lineup. The event also highlighted fashion trends among attendees, with creative outfits becoming a signature element. While the festival offered a vibrant cultural experience, food and drink prices were noted to be high, with items such as water, beer, cocktails, and burgers priced between 6 and 22 euros.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a music festival, which falls under the SPORTS category. It does not discuss political issues, policies, or governance. The content is descriptive and celebratory of the event, with no indication of political bias or framing. Therefore, the political charge is minimal, and the

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenter15 hr. ago
Look at the food and drink prices on Ultra.

The article from Index.hr reports on the high prices of food and drinks at the Ultra Europe music festival in Split, Croatia, scheduled for July 2026. It lists the costs for various items, including water, soft drinks, beer, cocktails, burgers, and other menu items. Prices range from 6 euros for a half-liter bottle of water to 42 euros for a liter cocktail. The article notes that while some items like burgers are priced at 18 euros regardless of type, additional items such as fries, extra meat, and side dishes come at extra cost. The piece highlights the overall expense of eating and drinking during the event, which takes place in the Split Youth Park.

Bias read (Center): The subject of the article is the pricing of food and beverages at a music festival, which is not a politically charged issue. Therefore, the framing does not show a clear ideological slant, and the content remains neutral.

Jutarnji list logoJutarnji listIndependentCenter15 hr. ago
Here are the prices of food at Ultra: a slice of pizza 13 euros, a pancake 12, but this is still the most expensive, a glass costs 22 euros

The article reports on the high food and drink prices at the Ultra Europe music festival in Croatia this year, highlighting specific items such as a slice of pizza costing 13 euros, a Nutella pancake priced at 12 euros, and a glass of cocktail reaching 22 euros. The report includes various food options ranging from 8 to 18 euros, along with beverage prices, including bottled water starting at six euros and cocktails costing up to 22 euros per glass. Additionally, the article mentions that attendees must pay five euros if they wish to purchase lighters, which are otherwise confiscated by security.

Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about food and drink pricing at a music festival without taking a stance or showing bias toward any political entity or ideology. It simply reports on the costs associated with attending the event.

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