FEBRUARY 22, 2026 — The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics organizing committee has issued an apology following the discovery that an inaccurately designed South Korean flag, the Taegukgi, was displayed during multiple short track speed skating medal ceremonies. The Chosun Ilbo says that the error involved the central taegeuk symbol, which was reportedly tilted counter-clockwise…
JUNE 30, 2025 — Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has come under fire after attributing religious symbolism to the European Union flag, according to a report by Virgilio, contradicting the official EU explanation and prompting criticism from commentators and experts. On June 29, Tajani wrote on social media: “Forty years ago, European leaders chose the…
JANUARY 7, 2025 — Italy celebrates the 228th anniversary of the Tricolore, reports La Nuova Riviera. This day marks the adoption of the national flag by the Cispadane Republic on January 7, 1797. This annual event, known as the National Flag Day, honors the Italian flag as a symbol of unity, freedom, and national identity….
JANUARY 5, 2025 — In a video essay, we’re taking a look at 5 flags that may get a shiny new redesign in 2025 (plus 2 that we probably won’t).
DECEMBER 22, 2024 — The Ligurian regional government in Italy plans to replace its current flag and emblem, with a public design contest set to launch in early 2025, La Repubblica reports. Regional President Marco Bucci disclosed the initiative during a press conference following a government meeting, describing the effort as an open call for…