Co-operation between the Catholic radio stations of the two countries

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The project's main contribution to a stronger economic and social integration of the border areas is in improving information flow and providing comprehensive information. Making joint radio programmes, exchanging news and all other activities to increase effectiveness, will result in the two nations' better understanding of each other. The partners would like to contribute to this by broadcasting economic, social, cultural and church news, and by strengthening personal connections. Broadcasting the programmes in the border areas as well as in other parts of the countries will also assist in achieving the goals. Through focussing on cross-border co-operation, the partners will be able to form the attitude of both nations, thus promoting a better understanding of each other, which will lead to getting closer to each other. The way in which the information is made public also matters a lot. In strained situations, amidst heated arguments, it is difficult for the media to restrain emotions by providing objective information. A peculiar feature of this idea is that, in accordance with Christian values, the news and the information that concern the cross-border co-operation of the two nations, should be made public in a kind and loving way, "on friendly wavelengths". This approach will assist in achieving the goals and will be a step on the way towards a historical reconciliation.

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