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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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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Denmark Passes Law Restricting Foreign Flags on Flagpoles

DECEMBER 3, 2024 — The Danish Parliament has approved a new law prohibiting the display of most foreign flags on flagpoles taller than four meters, effective January 1, 2025, the Danish Broadcasting Corporation reports. Flags from neighboring countries such as Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and Denmark’s territories, the Faroe Islands and Greenland, will remain…

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