The national free-to-air Yle will provide live coverage of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as daily live coverage and a sports highlights package.

The station will also broadcast all 800 hours of live coverage provided by host broadcaster International Sports Broadcasting (ISB) on its website and digital platforms.

NERIT will broadcast live coverage of the European Games on a daily basis, as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies on its television and online platforms.

"It is fantastic to have signed these agreements with the national broadcasters in Greece and Finland, meaning Baku 2015 will be shown in millions more households in Europe," said Simon Clegg, chief operating officer of Baku 2015.

"As proud sporting nations, it is wonderful to know that their supporters will be able to follow their favourite athletes in action, especially through the comprehensive digital coverage provided by both deals."

More than one billion people will be able to watch the Baku 2015 European Games, it is claimed ©Getty Images



Founded in 1926, Yle is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and holds the broadcasting rights for the Summer and Winter Olympic Games in Finland.

"Our coverage of Baku 2015 will mean millions of sports fans across Finland will be able to follow their favourite athletes," said Robert Portman, manager of sports rights and partners for Yle.

"The first European Games will be a brilliant celebration of sport in a beautiful city, and we are looking forward to 17 days of thrilling competition."

NERIT, also an EBU member, was formed in June 2013 after the abolition of the former Greek public service broadcaster, ERT.

"As the home of the Ancient Olympic Games, Greece has a rich sporting history which is recognised and appreciated around the world," said Peter Mais, managing director of NERIT.

"The first European Games is an important moment in European sport and we are very proud to be providing the coverage in our country."

Earlier this month, Baku 2015 announced deals with public broadcasters RTVE in Spain, ERR in Estonia, Latvian-based LTV and Slovenian broadcaster RTV Slovenija, as well as Portuguese subscription station Sport TV. 

More than 6,000 athletes are expected to descend on the Azerbaijani capital for the European Games, with competitors taking part in 16 Olympic and four non-Olympic sports between June 12 and 28.

It is claimed that more than one billion people worldwide will be able to watch the event.

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