MARCH 7, 2026 — The Chamber of Deputies has moved to expand the Czech Republic’s list of significant days by fast-tracking a proposal to designate March 30 as Czech Flag Day, according to the Seznam Zprávy. Introduced by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, the amendment to the Act on State Holidays passed its initial reading in…
FEBRUARY 28, 2026 — The Spanish municipality of Moaña may soon adopt its first official flag if a recent proposal by the local Socialist Party (PSOE) gains traction, reports Faro de Vigo. Party spokesperson Mario Rodríguez has formalized a motion requesting that the municipal government initiate a public competition to establish a unique banner for…
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 — In Belgium, the municipal council of Pajottegem has approved the official designs for its new flag and coat of arms, reports VRT NWS. This marks a significant step for the entity formed by the merger of Gooik, Galmaarden, and Herne. Although the merger took effect on January 1, 2025, the municipality…
FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — In Spain, the regional government of Castile-La Mancha has formally granted official municipal symbols to the localities of Chinchilla de Montearagón and Pulgar, reports Torrijos Today. For Chinchilla de Montearagón, located in the province of Albacete, the government approved both a coat of arms and a flag. The heraldry features a…
JANUARY 31, 2026 — The Moldovan presidency has officially registered a new flag and coat of arms for the village of Sculeni, located in the Ungheni District along the Romanian border. The symbols, sanctioned by a presidential decree signed by Maia Sandu on January 22, follow a resolution passed by the local communal council in…
JANUARY 31, 2026 — The Dutch village of Braamt has officially introduced its first local flag, reports Regio8. The new banner, featuring a green and white colour scheme, incorporates local landmarks including the Stroombroek mill and the Braamtse Gat. The design, submitted by resident Daan Kel, secured approximately 20 per cent of the public vote…
JANUARY 25, 2026 — In Northumberland, England, a temporary flag designed by artist Barbara Ridley is now flying over Prudhoe Castle, reports the Hexham Courant, marking the realization of a community-led creative initiative titled “Flying the (new) Flag at Prudhoe Castle”. Ridley, a Lanchester-based artist who was born and raised in Prudhoe, was selected by…
JANUARY 17, 2026 — Georgia observed its National Flag Day on January 14, honouring the five-cross banner that was formally restored as a state symbol in 2004, reports Georgia Today. To commemorate the occasion, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Defence Forces of Georgia held coordinated flag-raising ceremonies at military bases and government installations…
JANUARY 13, 2026 — Organizers for Team Northern Ireland have confirmed that the Ulster Banner will remain the representative flag for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the BBC reports, reversing a proposal to adopt a corporate logo. The decision by the Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland (CGNI) board follows a period of administrative uncertainty and…
JANUARY 13, 2026 — The Dutch municipality of Rijssen-Holten has officially introduced a new flag and corporate identity, marking the 25th anniversary of the merger between the two constituent towns, reports Hart van Rijssen. The design was publicly revealed during a recent New Year’s reception on January 6 at the Rijssen town hall, where local…