Day of Europe held in 28 Astana schools

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - The representation of the EU in Kazakhstan together with ambassadors and diplomats from 15 EU member states held lectures called "Hour of the European Union" in 28 schools of Astana. The event allowed to embrace more than one thousand students.

The event was held with the support of the Astana administration and was dedicated to celebration of the Europe Day.

Ambassadors from the EU, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Hungary, Finland and representatives from diplomatic missions of Czech Republic, Germany, Estonia, Netherlands, Poland, Great Britain and EU Representation held interactive lectures in English, French and German languages focused on the history of establishment of the European Union, its achievements and prospects, economy and policy, culture and values of the EU and their member-states.

Students of Astana schools took active part in discussions about culture and history of the EU and bilateral relations of the EU and Kazakhstan.

At the end of the lecture, the winners of the quizzes and contests held during the lecture were awarded with prizes and souvenirs from the EU and its member states, the press service of the EU Representation in Kazakhstan informs.