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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 20h

28NOV24
#Shurupovskoye Rural Settlement in #Russia granted new #coatofarms & #flag featuring screw for name’s origin, stone field for local quarries & green belt with golden corn for farming heritage. #vexillology #heraldry
Source: geraldika.ru/s/44273
geraldika.ru/s/44272

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 22h

1AUG25
Suruceni, #Moldova, adopted #coatofarms & #flag with red cross on white for St George Monastery, black Dacian sword for ancient fortress & wheat for Suruceanu nobles, whose title “pitar” meant bread supplier to Moldavian army.
Source:
www.facebook.com/sur...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 1d

29AUG25

Some months ago, the commission tasked with choosing a new #flag, #seal and #motto of the US State of #Massachusetts chose the three #finalists for each one of those aspects of state symbolism. Here they are:
#USFlagRevolution

More at: www.wcvb.com/article...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 1d

19AUG25

Model and fashion influencer Wisdom Kaye shoes a series of outfits inspired by the flags of 30 different nations that participated in the Olympics. Each one reflect the rich culture of the original country, blending with national colours

More at: www.instagram.com/p/...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 2d

16JUN25

Ukrainian defender Serhiy Volynskyi designed and launched an initiative for a flag representing Ukrainian POWs and MIAs, called the "Flag of Hope". It has already been raised in several Ukrainian cities along the national flag.

More at: mezha.net/eng/bukvy/...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 2d

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 5d

10OCT25

NAVA 59, the annual convention of the North American Vexillological Association, opens today in Seattle! #NAVA #NAVA59 #vexillology

flagchronicle.com/20...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 7d

08OCT25

Cherokee Nation celebrates their very first Flag Day, honouring Oct 8, 1977 when discussions to develop the modern design of the Cherokee Nation flag began. #Cherokee #vexillology

flagchronicle.com/20...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 8d

03OCT25

St. Petersburg, FL: Local media report that the City Council will debate new city flags honouring Pride and Black history this Thursday. #StPetersburg #Florida #vexillology

flagchronicle.com/20...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 8d

3OCT25

As reported by #Lithuanian #Heraldry #Commission, the town of #Aviliai has been granted a new #flag, coat of arms and #seal! The beehive and #bee motif is related to the name of the area as well as christian mythology.

More at: www.facebook.com/sto...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 8d

11SEP25

The town of #NorthRiverside, #Illinois, is choosing a new #flag! All designs seems to have in common a logo of the town in the centre, with a blue background and the date "1924" somewhere; as well as some yellow elements.

More at: www.facebook.com/gro...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 9d

1OCT25

The spanish Foundation of #Vexillological Studies (fundesvex) awarded the Retógenes Association (a military history group) the "José Luis Brugués" vexillology award for their work on the spread of vexillological knowledge.

More at: www.instagram.com/p/...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 9d

1OCT25

The French Society of #Vexillology (SFV) announced on vexi-day the official flag for the 31st #International #Congress of Vexillology (ICV) to be held in #Paris in #2026. The winner was Thomas Constantine Diamantopoulos.

More at: www.facebook.com/Dra...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 10d

03OCT25

Reports from #Kyrgyzstan: The city of #Orlovka adopts a new flag with a golden eagle. #flag #vexillology 🇰🇬

flagchronicle.com/20...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 12d

01OCT25

#Trujillo, #Venezuela adopts a new flag with a book and quill that honours writers and composers from the city. 🇻🇪 #vexillology #flag

flagchronicle.com/20...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 13d

24SEP25

Santa Fe, Argentina, refines its city flag which won a public competition in 2024. 🇦🇷 #SantaFe #Argentina

flagchronicle.com/20...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 13d

26NOV24
#Vlazovichi Rural Settlement in #Russia has been granted new #coatofarms & #flag derived from prominent local Gudovich family arms as well as representing local agriculture & military history. #vexillology #heraldry
Source: geraldika.ru/s/44266
geraldika.ru/s/44267

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 13d

SEP25
Spotted over Carlisle Castle #UK: curious #flag with Chinese dragon, originally granted to 55th Regiment of Foot after capture of Chinese Imperial standard in First Opium War 1841. To learn more, subscribe to the FI newsletter.
Source: Flag Institute Dispatch September 2025

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 14d

30SEP25

#Coria, #Spain unveils their new flag; open for public comments. 🇪🇸
#Espana #vexillology

flagchronicle.com/20...

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 14d

26DEC24
#Shumerlinsky District, #Russia, has been granted new #coatofarms & #flag to replace 2019 designs, now in line with Russian heraldic rules. Design includes Chuvash colours, represents forests, industry & agriculture.
Source: geraldika.ru/s/37050
geraldika.ru/s/39824

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 14d

SEP25
New issue of Vexilla Notizie (#47, Sept 2025) from the Italian Center for Vexillological Studies is out now! Heraldic emblems of Pioltello & Giuseppe Bottasini, Chagos flag, flag of inclusion, Siena’s suppressed Contrade, plus books, updates & more.

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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 18d

The mirror represents how a personal flag represents one’s self, and the paintbrush represents art and creativity. The sanguine represents the color of blood, something shared by everyone.
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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 18d

The above flag is the flag of Personal Flag Day. The aspect ratio of 5:7 (10:14) represents the date October 14. The octopus represents flag design and color due to its camouflage.
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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 18d

To celebrate Personal Flag Day (October 14), flag tournament Tumblr blog Flag Wars is hosting a personal flag tournament. Submissions are open until October 14 and can be made in this post's comments. The tournament can be found here: www.tumblr.com/flagw...
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Vexiupdate - Flag news @vexiupdate.bsky.social · 21d

29JUL25
Italian region of #Veneto has published a book on the region's #flag and other symbols. The book as a PDF is available to view for free here: www.consiglioveneto....

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