Eurovision 2008: Introducing the Eurocafe

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Eurofans visiting Serbia between 9th and 27th of May will be able to enjoy this year`s Eurocafé, situated in the heart of Belgrade, in the building known as “Beogradjanka”, on the 5th floor of one of the most famous venues in Belgrade � the club “Plato”. Esctoday.com had opportunity to be there and to find out more about OGAE Serbia`s plans for the Eurocafe and this year's Euroclub.


Members of OGAE Serbia were the first who had the opportunity to see how this year'sEurocafe looks like, since they are the ones responsible for the project. "Plato" , the next Eurocafe, is quite spacious andincludes two main areas, an indoor as well as an outdoor one , which looks like a big terrace with a fountain in the center and a beautiful view on the one of the hottest touristic places in Belgrade, the Saint Sava temple.

The Eurocafe will not offer just drinks and refeshments but also meals at more than reasonable prices. The venue offers wireless Internet access, as well as other facilities such as a fitness center.

OGAE Serbia members will be responsible for the daily and evening program at the Eurocafe. According to the OGAE organising committee thereare a lot of new things to be introduced in this year`s Eurocafe, as well as in the Euroclub,also a responsibility of the club.

As for the Euroclub, aspreviously reported on esctoday.com , it will be situated in the Sava Center, in the same building as the Press Center and not far from Belgrade Arena. It opens on May 11th, andremain open for its guests until May 25th. The program in the Euroclub begins every night at 21.00 or 22.00 depending on theschedule of theDelegation parties. OGAE Serbia promises Eurofans a good show and an unforgettable time at the Eurocafe and the Euroclub.

Three help-desks , intended to inform all the fans and others more about happenings in Belgrade during Eurovision Song Contest and to give answers to various questions, will be set up by OGAE Serbia. The help-desks will be situated in the Eurocafe, the Euroclub and near the Press Center. There will be one more – at Belgrade airport, but thisone will be open occasionally, depending on the times of arrival of fans who have found accommodation through OGAE Serbia.

The first Eurostar to visit the 2008 Eurocafe was Greek Kalomira who was warmly welcomed by the members of OGAE Serbia.Stay tuned for afull report of the meeting tomorrow.

You can browse the gallery from the Eurocafe here.