Official opening ceremony of first European Games starts in Baku (LIVE)
The official opening ceremony of the European Games, first on the continent, has kicked off in Baku June 12.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of the European Games Mehriban Aliyeva, official representatives from various countries, including presidents and prime ministers, attend the ceremony.
The Baku 2015 European Games will last till June 28.
More than 6,000 athletes from across Europe will be representing their nations over 17 days of competition.
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