Two new media projects of EU presented in Baku

Baku. 14 June. REPORT.AZ/ Two new media projects of the EU presented in Baku by the the European Union Delegation, Report informs.

The Head of Political, Economics and Press & Information Section of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan Denis Daniilidis presented the new website www.SizinAvropa.az, which is the first Web Platform in Azerbaijani language, containing topics of culture, arts, education, intercultural dialogue, tourism, with a special emphasis on interaction and exchange between the EU/EU Member States and Azerbaijan.

The Platform managed by the "United Cultures" company, aims to strengthen dialogue between the European institutions based in Azerbaijan and the local population, mainly young generations; promote cooperation in the cultural sphere; give useful information and news about European culture, study and travel opportunities, intercultural exchanges and etc.

The platform, which is already on-line will be enriched every week with new content, news, videos, photo reportage, for bringing Europe closer to Azerbaijan.

The design of the website is based on street-art, the web platform will operate since next week.

At the same time, another media project 'AvropadASAN' radio programme was presented during the event. This joint project of the European Union Delegation, ADA University, Centre of Excellence in EU Studies of the ADA University and ASAN Radio, already had 2 editions.

Broadcasted on 100 FM of ASAN Radio 'Avropadasan' is an hour long radio programme that features educational, informative and entertaining news and music from Europe. The programme includes news about the most recent trends in culture, education, travel, music in the European Union.

"AvropadASAN” is also a guide to keep abreast of the European cultural events taking place in Azerbaijan. In partnership with the Embassies of the EU Member States, the programme will inform about the forthcoming concerts, exhibitions, film festivals, competitions and other festivities organized by the EU Delegation and European Embassies in Azerbaijan.

"AvropadASAN” is broadcasted first and third Tuesday of each month from 18.30-19.30 and repeated every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 14:00 to 15:00.

During the event winners of the story and photo competitions were also awarded. The 1st place winner of ‘#EUaroundU – Tell your story!’ contest Sara Rajabli from Azerbaijan will get the opportunity to travel to Poland on 22-23 June for the forthcoming Eastern Partnership Youth Forum (all expenses paid), and 2 runners-up, Jamila Musayeva and Gunay Mirzayeva, won electronic tablets.

In May the EU Delegation conducted ‘Spot Europe in Azerbaijan’ photo competition among the adults. Three winners were awarded with certificates and cameras of various values from the EU Delegation.