APRIL 18, 2025 — The newly merged municipality of Tongeren-Borgloon in Belgium has presented its proposed municipal flag, designed to reflect the unique heraldic traditions of both former municipalities, reports the Het Belang van Limburg. While final approval rests with the Flemish Government, the designs will be formally introduced to the municipality council on April…
APRIL 17, 2025 — Police have detained the Chief Editor and Deputy Chief Sub-Editor of Sin Chew Daily following backlash over an inaccurate depiction of Malaysia’s national flag on its front page, the Malaysian National News Agency reports. The graphic, published April 15 to mark Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit, featured a version of…
APRIL 17, 2025 — American Samoa celebrated its 125th Flag Day on April 17, marking over a century since the first raising of the U.S. flag on Tutuila Island in 1900 and the beginning of the territory’s political relationship with the United States. “This event honors the historical moment on April 17, 1900, when the…
APRIL 17, 2025 — Residents of Los Juríes in Argentina are being invited to take part in designing the city’s official flag, following a resolution passed by the local council, reports the Nuevo Diario. The initiative, driven by the Municipality and approved by the Concejo Deliberante (City Council) of Los Juríes in the General Taboada…
APRIL 16, 2025 — A new city flag featuring a sea turtle motif was unveiled last week in Holmes Beach, Florida, as part of the city’s 75th anniversary celebration, reports the Anna Maria Island Sun. The flag was introduced during an April 8 presentation at city commission chambers. The design emphasizes environmental themes, which city…
APRIL 16, 2025 — The city of Brunswick, Maryland, has opened a public design contest to create a new city flag, with residents invited to submit entries by mid-June, says The Frederick News-Post. The initiative, announced through the city’s website and local press, calls for original flag designs that reflect unity and inclusivity. “The design…
APRIL 16, 2025 — His Majesty King Abdullah II led official commemorations of Jordan’s Flag Day today with a ceremonial flag-raising at Al Husseiniya Palace, Jordan News reports, while military units across the Kingdom spearheaded public celebrations of the national occasion. The annual event, observed on April 16, was first established by the Jordanian Cabinet…
APRIL 14, 2025 — The town of Dolavon, located in Argentina‘s Chubut province, has launched a public competition to create its first official flag, offering a 1 million peso ($836 USD) prize for the winning design, reports LM Neuquén. The initiative coincides with Dolavon’s 106th anniversary and aims to strengthen its cultural identity while promoting…
APRIL 12, 2025 — Residents of De Steeg in the Netherlands will soon choose an official village flag, with sixteen locally designed entries up for a public vote, reports Studio Rheden. The winning design will be unveiled during the village’s King’s Day celebration on April 26. The initiative was launched by the editorial team of…
APRIL 9, 2025 — A rare artifact that signaled the opening act of the American Civil War—the improvised surrender flag raised over Fort Sumter in April 1861—is headed to auction later this month in Greenville County, South Carolina, WSPA 7 News reports. Richmond Auctions, a local firm specializing in antique weaponry and Americana, announced the…