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Images from the opening ceremonies of the inaugural European Games on Friday in Baku, where the new Olympic-style tournament for Europe began. Click the arrows below to scroll through the photos.
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Land of fire: European Games launched with opening ceremonies in Azerbaijan – in pictures
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