JANUARY 14, 2025 — Georgia marked its State Flag Day today, reports Agenda.ge. President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Parliamentary Speaker Shalva Papuashvili both extended their congratulations to citizens, underscoring the national importance of the five-cross flag. President Kavelashvili took to social media to express his gratitude, stating, “I congratulate every citizen of our country on Georgia’s…
JANUARY 13, 2025 — Bothwell, a town in Lanarkshire, Scotland, celebrated the unveiling of its new official flag during a ceremony held at Bothwell Parish Church on Saturday, January 11, according to the Flag Institute. The winning design, created by Year 7 pupil Ava McBain from Muiredge Primary School, was chosen through a public vote,…
JANUARY 13, 2025 — In Connecticut, a Darien High School senior is spearheading an initiative to redesign the town flag and is seeking community feedback on several proposed designs, reports Patch. Harris Cavanna, the student behind the effort, first approached First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky last year with the idea to update the current flag, which…
JANUARY 13, 2025 — Boise, Idaho is calling on its residents to contribute to the design of a new city flag, with plans to unveil the updated banner this spring, according to KIVI-TV. The current flag, featuring a blue and white motif with the capitol building and trees, will be replaced to better reflect the…
JANUARY 12, 2025 — So, when exactly does the US flag fly at half staff, and who calls the shots? In this video, we examine the curious history of half-staffing in the United States.
JANUARY 12, 2025 — A new legislative proposal in Northern Ireland seeks to introduce regulations on the display of flags in shared public spaces, reports Belfast Live. The “Display of Flags and Emblems Bill“, introduced by Alliance Party MLA Paula Bradshaw, aims to establish a framework that addresses long-standing issues surrounding the flying of flags….
JANUARY 10, 2025 — The City of Boise is engaging its residents in the redesign of the city’s flag, inviting community input through a survey set to launch next week, local media reports. The initiative, reported by CBS2, seeks to incorporate the ideas and values of Boise’s residents in the new flag design. Local artists…
JANUARY 8, 2025 — The Panama Canal Museum will inaugurate its new permanent exhibition, “Gallery of Flags” tomorrow on January 9, in commemoration of the patriotic events of January 1964, Metro Libre reports. The “Gallery of Flags” features a unique collection of historical flags and related artifacts, offering visitors an immersive experience into key moments…
JANUARY 7, 2025 — Italy celebrates the 228th anniversary of the Tricolore, reports La Nuova Riviera. This day marks the adoption of the national flag by the Cispadane Republic on January 7, 1797. This annual event, known as the National Flag Day, honors the Italian flag as a symbol of unity, freedom, and national identity….
JANUARY 7, 2025 — Toledo, Ohio, celebrated its 188th anniversary with the unveiling of a new city flag, marking the first update to the flag in three decades, reports the Toledo Blade. The ceremony, led by Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, featured the raising of the flag outside One Government Center. The winning flag is designed by…