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Eurovision Song Contest working group to be accommodated in buildings constructed for State Border Service officers from May 1

16 April 2012 14:06 (UTC +04:00)

Talks have been held with the Border Troops,â€ Executive Director of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Anar Alakbarov said at the press conference held by the Organizing Committee of Eurovision Song Contest 2012, APA reports.

Anar Alakbarov said the buildings constructed for the officers of the State Border Service must have been given to them without being repaired.
â€œNow these flats will be given to the officers having been supplied with all technical and housekeeping equipment,â€ he said.

The building is located in Narimanov district of Baku. It will be cheaper for the contest fans.

The State Border Service confirmed the reports that the foreign guests, who will come to Baku for Eurovision Song Contest, will be accommodated in the flats built for the officers. The State Border Service told APA several days ago that in connection with the number of the guests, the complex will be temporarily used by foreign guests. After the contest the luxurious flats will be given to the officers.

A big canteen, entertainment center will be available in the complex in connection with Eurovision. According to the State Border Service, the flats are being repaired.