Russia to Implement New License Plate Rules Mandating Tricolor Flag

DECEMBER 30, 2024 — Starting January 1, 2025, license plates in Russia must include the national tricolor flag, following amendments to the state standard (GOST) introduced in November 2024, auto.ru reports. This regulation will apply only to plates issued after the effective date, leaving existing plates unaffected by the new rule. Izvestia reports that Igor…

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Karpyinsk in Russia Updates Coat of Arms Due to Administrative Change

DECEMBER 18, 2024 — Russia’s Karpyinsk has officially adopted modifications to its coat of arms following a change in its administrative status from an urban district to a municipal district, Vecherniy Karpinsk reports. The decision was made during the most recent session of the City Duma. According to the City Territorial Election Commission’s official website,…

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Controversy in Bashkiria Over Forced Apologies for Russian Imperial Flag

DECEMBER 16, 2024 — Two young men in Bashkiria, Russia were compelled to apologize after unfurling the black-yellow-white flag of the Russian Empire, Telegraf UA reports, in an incident that has sparked controversy and political scrutiny in the region. The controversy began when a photo circulated online of the individuals holding the Russian Empire flag,…

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Controversy Over “Burning Flag” on Armenian Textbook Cover Prompts Recall

DECEMBER 13, 2024 — Education authorities in Armenia have instructed school directors to collect third-grade Armenian language textbooks that sparked controversy over an image resembling a burning national flag, times.am reports. Plans are underway to distribute adhesive stickers to cover the contentious illustration on the back cover. The controversy erupted during the summer when social…

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Party Proposes Alternative Design for Maashorst Municipality Flag

DECEMBER 11, 2024 — The People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) has proposed its own design for the new flag commissioned by the municipality of Maashorst, Netherlands, AD.nl reports. VVD council member Maarten Prinssen criticized the official design (left), describing it as “an ugly thing,” and expressed hope that the alternative design (right) would…

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