JANUARY 21, 2025 — Quebec commemorates the 77th anniversary of its official flag, the Fleurdelisé, reports Le Journal de Montréal. On January 21, 1948, the Fleurdelisé was hoisted atop the central tower of the Parliament building, marking its official adoption as Quebec’s national flag. The government also acknowledged the significance of the day, urging Quebecers…
JANUARY 21, 2025 — Westlock, Alberta in Canada has officially adopted a new flag design following extensive community consultation and council deliberation, reports the Town and Country Today. The updated flag, unveiled during a council meeting on January 13, marks a key step in the town’s broader rebranding efforts. The new design retains symbols like…
JANUARY 21, 2025 — Temple Terrace’s first attempt at creating an official city flag has sparked significant debate, reports the Tampa Beacon, with the majority of residents expressing dissatisfaction with the proposed design. The initiative began in March as part of the city’s centennial preparations, inviting residents to participate in a design contest. Over 40…
JANUARY 20, 2025 — The Russian Ministry of Education has announced plans to establish an official flag to be displayed prominently at its headquarters and during official ceremonies, according to reporting by RBC. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the ministry’s visual identity. The flag, described as a light blue rectangular…
JANUARY 16, 2025 — Nicaragua‘s government has officially incorporated the red-and-black flag of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) into its list of national symbols, reports Diario Cambio 22. The constitutional amendments, approved in their second legislative session on Wednesday, January 15, redefine the country as a “revolutionary, free, sovereign, and independent state.” The reforms…
JANUARY 16, 2025 — The Norfolk village of Claxton, previously at the center of a debate over the Union Jack, is now facing criticism for flying the White Ensign, a flag traditionally reserved for Royal Navy warships and shore bases, according to the Eastern Daily Press. In a recent attempt to standardize the display of…
JANUARY 16, 2025 — Republican lawmakers have introduced the “Honor Inauguration Day Act”, a bill aimed at ensuring American flags are flown at full-staff on Presidential Inauguration Day, the Panhandle Times reported. The legislation was introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz and Congressman Nathaniel Moran on Monday, January 13, in response to President Biden’s…
JANUARY 15, 2025 — The French Ministry of Sports has clarified that the tricolore is the sole flag to be used for international sports competitions involving New Caledonia, following a query by Deputy Nicolas Metzdorf, reports Radio1 Tahiti. This decision underscores ongoing debates over the use of the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front…
JANUARY 15, 2025 — North Tonawanda, New York, is inviting residents to shape its future by voting on a new city flag design, reports WIVB-TV. The initiative comes nearly six decades after the original flag, designed by a high school junior in 1967, first flew over the city. A committee comprising artists, historic preservationists, and…
JANUARY 14, 2025 — Drouwenerveen in the Netherlands is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year with the unveiling of a new village flag, reports RTV Drenthe. The flag is designed to reflect the community’s rich history and natural beauty. Chosen by the village’s residents, the flag is meant to be a tribute to three centuries…