Croatia

JUNE 7, 2025 — The Croatian Parliament has unanimously declared June 5 as the Day of the Croatian Flag yesterday, according to a government press release, marking the anniversary of the 1848 inauguration of Ban Josip Jelačić and the first official hoisting of the red-white-blue tricolour. The decision commemorates June 5, 1848, when Jelačić took…

JUNE 2, 2025 — Croatia may soon designate June 5 as a commemorative day honouring its national flag, net.hr reports. The proposal, initiated by MP Andre Krstulović Opara, has government backing and awaits a final vote in the Sabor. June 5 marks the day in 1848 when Ban Josip Jelačić received a red-white-blue cavalry flag…