DECEMBER 6, 2025 — A comprehensive set of new symbols has been formally registered in the Republic of Moldova‘s General Armorial, establishing distinct coats of arms and flags for three localities following approvals from their respective local councils in November 2025. The decrees of registration, dated December 2, 2025, formalize eight unique emblems for the…
DECEMBER 6, 2025 — The Bulgarian village of Gradnitsa, located in the municipality of Sevlievo, has officially adopted its own distinct coat of arms and flag, according to a Facebook post by the Bulgarian Heraldry and Vexillology Society. The new symbols were instituted by order of Mayor Ali Saliev on November 20. The motto on…
DECEMBER 6, 2025 — Whalsay resident Magnus Hutchison has proposed a redesign of the Shetland flag, arguing that the archipelago’s symbol should more accurately reflect its historical roots, says the Shetland News. His suggested design, which he calls the Hjaltlandsmerki, Old Norse for “Hjaltland’s banner”, modifies the current flag by emboldening the Nordic cross and…
NOVEMBER 29, 2025 — Plans to create a distinct official flag for the Liverpool City Region, first publicly supported by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram nearly ten years ago, continue to face delays, with no definitive design or timeline yet established, according to a recent update by the Liverpool Echo. The proposal, originally raised by Mr….
NOVEMBER 29, 2025 — Albania commemorates Flag Day and the 113th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence yesterday on November 28, reports City News Albania. The celebration centres on the moment in 1912 when the national flag was officially raised, symbolizing the establishment of an independent Albanian state. In a commemoration focusing on the national…
NOVEMBER 22, 2025 — The Plzeň district of Černice has officially adopted its own coat of arms and flag, says Plzenoviny.cz, marking the conclusion of a year-long process to establish distinct municipal symbols. The designs were publicly displayed for the first time during the recent parliamentary elections, when they decorated the polling station at the…
NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — Across Tashkent, the Uzbek capital, ceremonies marked the 34th anniversary of the adoption of the national flag today, reports Zamin. A ceremonial relay wound its way through the districts of Bektemir, Mirzo Ulugbek, and Chilonzor, with prominent athletes and youth participants carrying the national colours. Later in the afternoon, the city…
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 — The Dutch town of Beneden-Leeuwen has introduced its own flag, an initiative that originated from the Lauwse Dorpsquiz, reports DeMaasenWaler. The winning design was created by the team Annie’s Verjaardag, whose members aimed to capture the essence of the community through symbolism and colour. The flag features three main colours: green,…
NOVEMBER 13, 2025 — A new flag for Telford and Wrekin has been chosen through a council-backed contest that invited residents to shape the borough’s first official flag, says the Shropshire Star. The winning design, crafted by nine-year-old Amelia from Randlay Primary School, was selected after a two-week online poll in which more than 4,000…
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 — Luxembourg’s national army has adopted a new flag, a ceremonial gesture occurring on the 44th birthday of Grand Duke Guillaume and his first St Martin’s Day as Head of the Army, says RTL Today. This event was hosted today at the Härebierg military base, and follows Grand Duke Guillaume’s accession on…