DECEMBER 31, 2024 — The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has officially revealed its logo and motto, RFI reports. According to the La Nouvelle Tribune, the logo features a baobab tree, a sun, and three stars, accompanied by the motto, “One Space, One People, One Destiny.” At its center…
DECEMBER 30, 2024 — Starting January 1, 2025, license plates in Russia must include the national tricolor flag, following amendments to the state standard (GOST) introduced in November 2024, auto.ru reports. This regulation will apply only to plates issued after the effective date, leaving existing plates unaffected by the new rule. Izvestia reports that Igor…
DECEMBER 30, 2024 — The city of Zlatopil, formerly known as Pervomaiskyi, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, has introduced new heraldic symbols, including a coat of arms and a flag, reports objectiv.tv. In September 2024, Ukraine’s parliament renamed the city to Zlatopil after local authorities failed to agree on a new name. Since then, the city has…
DECEMBER 30, 2024 — Venâncio Mondlane, Mozambique’s main opposition leader, has proposed a radical overhaul of the nation’s symbols and governance, including changes to the national flag and the Constitution, Club of Mozambique reports. These announcements come amid unrest after the October 9 general elections, which declared Daniel Chapo, the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo)…
DECEMBER 23, 2024 — South Korean protesters have embraced humor and satire as tools of dissent, crafting parody flags to voice their discontent with President Yoon Suk Yeol following the December 3 emergency martial law declaration, the New York Times reports. Demonstrators have used these satirical flags as part of their protests demanding the president’s…
DECEMBER 23, 2024 — A proposed flag design for Temple Terrace in Florida was presented to the City Council on December 17, the Tampa Beacon reports, marking a significant step in the city’s centennial preparations. The initiative began in March when the city announced a design contest inviting residents and artists to contribute ideas for…
DECEMBER 22, 2024 — Governor Aleksey Russkikh marked the celebration of Regional Coat of Arms and Flag Day today on December 22 with a public address to the residents of Ulyanovsk Oblast in Russia, reports Ulpravda. In his congratulatory message, Russkikh said, “Dear friends, accept my heartfelt congratulations on this regional holiday. Thanks to your…
DECEMBER 22, 2024 — The Ligurian regional government in Italy plans to replace its current flag and emblem, with a public design contest set to launch in early 2025, La Repubblica reports. Regional President Marco Bucci disclosed the initiative during a press conference following a government meeting, describing the effort as an open call for…
DECEMBER 21, 2024 — The 201st anniversary of Guanajuato’s declaration as a free and sovereign state of Mexico was celebrated yesterday, coinciding with the second Flag Day of the state, Zona Franca reports. The event, held in the capital, was briefly overshadowed when the state flag was mistakenly raised upside-down during the ceremony. The celebrations…
DECEMBER 19, 2024 — Vexillolgist Silvio Fernández received official recognition this Wednesday from the Alta Gracia City Council in Argentina for his creation of the Folkclórica Gaucha flag, a symbol aimed at preserving and representing gaucho culture, Periodismo Mi Valle and AG Noticias report. The design of the flag was initiated following requests from various…