Baku/22.01.19/Turan: The European Union Delegation, ADA University and ASAN Radio are happy to announce the launch of the 3rd season of the joint programme "AvropadASAN" about Europe and the European Union on ASAN Radio. This is stated in the message of the EU mission in Azerbaijan.
The goal of the programme is to build bridges of understanding between Azerbaijani public and Europe.
"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. Interviews with visiting or resident European artists, performers and businessmen, as well as Azerbaijanis who have lived in Europe are also featured there.
"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 informs about the forthcoming concerts, exhibitions, film festivals, competitions and other festivities organized by the EU Delegation and European Embassies in Azerbaijan.
The first edition of the new season of the "AvropadASAN" will be aired on 23 January from 19.00-20.00 on 100FM radio frequency. The programme will be aired every Wednesday.--0--
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