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…
JANUARY 10, 2026 — The Dutch municipality of Sittard-Geleen, established 25 years ago through the amalgamation of the former municipalities of Sittard, Geleen, and Born, has finally adopted an official municipal coat of arms and flag, reports L1 Nieuws. For a quarter century, Sittard-Geleen was reportedly the only municipality in the Netherlands lacking these civic…
JANUARY 1, 2026 — The village of Voveriai in Lithuania has officially adopted a completely new set of civic symbols, including a coat of arms, a representative flag, a field flag, and a seal, according to a Facebook post by the Lithuanian Heraldry Commission. The entire suite of designs was created by artist Giedrė Bernotavičienė….
JANUARY 1, 2026 — The President of the Republic of Moldova has formally registered three new territorial symbols for the Criuleni district, cementing the official status of flags for the Miclești commune and its constituent villages. The decree, issued on December 26, follows the approval of the symbols by the Miclești Communal Council and brings…
JANUARY 1, 2026 — The community of Woodhall Spa, of Lincolnshire, England, has officially dedicated its new village flag, culminating a months-long project driven by local engagement and creative participation, reports Lincolnshire World. The flag was raised for the first time in a ceremony held on Saturday, December 20, near the village’s Millennium Gardens. The…
JANUARY 1, 2026 — Andrej Babiš, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, announced in his New Year’s address his intention to elevate the sense of national pride among Czech citizens, proposing that March 30 be recognized as Day of the Czech Flag, according to CNN Prima News. The proposal is explained by the historical significance…
DECEMBER 20, 2025 — The Autonomous Local Entity (ELA) of Estación Linares-Baeza in Jaén, Spain, has officially adopted its own distinct flag and coat of arms, reports Jaén Hoy. The official recognition, a first for the community, follows the unanimous approval by the Local Council on October 17. The resolutions, dated November 20 and publicized…
DECEMBER 6, 2025 — On December 2, the Lithuanian Heraldry Commission has announced the creation and adoption of new civic heraldry for the settlements of Šatrininkai and Šumskas. The design packages, created by artist Rolandas Rimkūnas, include a coat of arms, representative and field armorial flags, and an armorial seal for each town. The emblems…