Estonia Celebrates Independence Day
Independence Day celebrations in Tallinn included a flag-raising ceremony and speeches from notable figures.
Watch Again: Flag Raising at Tallinna's Pika Hermanni Tower
A ceremonial flag-raising event took place at Pika Hermanni Tower in Tallinn to celebrate the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.
"The Estonian state was born from the courage to dream." The Estonian flag was raised at sunrise on Independence Day in Antsla
A flag-raising ceremony in Antsla, Võrumaa, marked the beginning of Independence Day celebrations in Estonia, highlighting the importance of community and valuing one's homeland.
Gallery: Flag Raisings for the Republic’s Anniversary Across Estonia
Flag raising ceremonies took place across Estonia to celebrate the 108th anniversary of the Republic.
Watch live: the festive raising of the national flag at the Tallinna Pika Hermanni Tower
A live broadcast will cover the ceremonial raising of the Estonian national flag at Pika Hermanni Tower in Tallinn, marking the start of the Republic's celebration day.
Gallery: President hands over officer's sword to the flag team of the defense forces
President Alar Karis has handed over the officer's sword number 0001 to the defense forces' flag team for use during the Republic Day parade.
2026 Olympics: Rigoletto as a guide, Giorgia Meloni, Olympic flag passed to the Alps 2030... Closing ceremony in images
The closing ceremony of the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina was a tribute to Italian arts and sport, featuring performances in Verona's ancient arena.
2026 Olympic Games: Italy Beautifully Passed the Baton to France
During the closing ceremony in Verona, Italy handed over the Olympic flag to France, set to host the 2030 Games.
Milan-Cortina hands over flag to French Alps for 2030 Winter Olympics
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded with a closing ceremony that celebrated Italian culture and officially passed the Olympic flag to France, the next host for the 2030 Winter Games.
The Winter Olympics conclude in Verona, Czech speed skaters carried the Czech flag
The closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics took place in Verona, where Italy handed over the organizational baton to France for the 2030 games.
Closing Ceremony Begins: Flag Bearers are Kaori Sakamoto and Kaito Morishige - Milan Cortina Olympics
The closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics started in Verona, showcasing Italian culture with operatic themes and featuring flag bearers Kaori Sakamoto and Kaito Morishige from Japan.
Kaori Sakamoto serves as flag bearer at closing ceremony; says she has accomplished everything in 21 years
Figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, who won two medals, served as the flag bearer for the Japanese team during the closing ceremony.
The closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics begins in Verona
The closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics is set to take place in Verona, with Lithuanian athletes Meda Variakojytė and Modestas Vaičiulis carrying the national flag.
Liveblog Olympics 2026: Italy celebrates the farewell of the Winter Games in Verona
The 2026 Winter Olympics conclude in Verona, marking the end of the Games with a closing ceremony featuring German lugers carrying the national flag.
FOLLOW UP ⟩ The Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics are concluded
The closing ceremony of the 2026 Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics is held at the ancient Roman amphitheater in Verona, featuring Latvian athletes carrying the national flag.
LIVE: The closing ceremony of the Milan and Cortina Olympic Games
The Winter Olympic Games in Northern Italy conclude with a vibrant ceremony in Verona, featuring Latvia's flag bearers and notable medal victories.
Latvian Flag Bearers Announced for the Closing Ceremony of the Milan and Cortina Olympic Games
Roberts Krūzbergs and Patrīcija Eiduka will carry the Latvian flag at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.
Latvia's flag will be carried by short-track skater Krūzbergs and cross-country skier Eiduka at the Olympic Games closing ceremony
At the Winter Olympics closing ceremony, short-track skater Roberts Krūzbergs and cross-country skier Patrīcija Eiduka will carry Latvia's flag.
WATCH LIVE | The Milano Cortina Olympics concludes with a grand ceremony
The closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will take place at the Verona amphitheater, featuring Estonian athletes carrying the national flag.
"It's quite hard, but my hands are trained!" Figure skater Niina Petrõkina and speed skater Marten Liiv will carry the Estonian flag at the Olympics closing ceremony
Estonian athletes Niina Petrõkina and Marten Liiv are set to carry the national flag at the closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with Petrõkina achieving a historic seventh-place finish in figure skating.
The Estonian flag will be carried by skaters at the Olympic closing ceremony
Estonian figure skater Niina Petrõkina and speed skater Marten Liiv will carry the Estonian flag during the closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Australian medallists to carry flag in closing ceremony
Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott have been chosen as flag-bearers for Australia's closing ceremony at the Winter Olympics.
She carries the Finnish flag at the Olympic closing ceremony
Figure skater Iida Karhunen has been chosen as Finland's flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Live: Woods and Scott chosen as Aussie flag-bearers for closing ceremony
Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott have been named as the Australian flag bearers at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony.
Ukraine will boycott the opening of the Paralympic Games due to the Russian flag
Ukrainian athletes will boycott the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in protest against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags.
Incorrect Flag Raising at Short Track Awards Ceremony... Organizing Committee Apologizes and Promises Prevention of Recurrence
A flawed version of the South Korean flag was displayed during the short track awards ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics, prompting an apology and commitments for future prevention from the organizing committee.
M. Variakojytė and M. Vaičiulis to Carry the Lithuanian Flag at the Olympic Closing Ceremony
M. Variakojytė and M. Vaičiulis are chosen to carry the Lithuanian flag at the upcoming Olympic closing ceremony, marking significant milestones in their respective sports careers.
Olympics: Ukraine announces boycott of the Paralympic opening ceremony
Ukraine's Paralympic Committee has officially announced a boycott of the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics, demanding that the Ukrainian flag not be used at the event.
Paralympic Games: Ukraine announces its boycott of the opening ceremony because of the Russians
Ukraine's Paralympic athletes will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Games in protest against the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow Russian athletes to compete under their national flag.
Russia outraged Ukrainians at the Paralympics. They will boycott the event's opening
Ukrainians will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan in protest against Russia's participation under its own flag.
Jílek and Sáblíková will be the Czech flag bearers at the closing ceremony
Jílek and Sáblíková have been chosen as the flag bearers for the Czech team at the upcoming closing ceremony.
Amazing stories intersect at the closing ceremony. It’s already clear who will carry the flag at the closing ceremony
Czech speed skaters Martina Sáblíková and Metoděj Jílek will carry the flag for the Czech Republic at the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Lisa Vittozzi and Davide Ghiotto are Italy's flag bearers at the closing ceremony of the Olympics
Olympic champions Lisa Vittozzi and Davide Ghiotto have been selected as Italy's flag bearers for the closing ceremony of the Olympics in Verona.
A Russian architect secretly carried the flag of Ukraine at the Milan-Cortina opening ceremony: 'Not everyone thinks alike'
Anastasia Kucherova, a Russian architect living in Milan, made a subtle statement of solidarity with Ukraine by carrying its flag during the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Photos: The Commander of the Defense Forces Presented a Flag to Veterans
On Wednesday, a formal ceremony took place at the Estonian War Museum where Lieutenant General Andrus Merilo presented a flag to veterans of the Defense Forces.
EU Sports Commissioner Boycotts Paralympic Opening Ceremony – Reason: Return of Russia's Flag to the Games
EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef announces his boycott of the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics due to the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their national flags.
This was something no one understood from the TV broadcast – the surprising trick of a Russian woman at the Olympics was revealed
A Russian woman, Anastasia Kutsherova, revealed her identity as the bearer of Ukraine's flag during the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, surprising many viewers who were unaware of her background.
On the Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania in Šiauliai – a solemn ceremony and concert 'Our Home'
A ceremony commemorating the restoration of Lithuania's statehood took place in Šiauliai, featuring a flag-raising and a concert that highlighted Lithuania's historical values and unity.
Zuzulová injured her knee five months before the Olympics. She made it to the Pyeongchang Games thanks to modern surgery
Slovak skier Veronika Zuzulová faced a significant knee injury just months before the Pyeongchang Olympics but managed to recover in time, carrying the Slovak flag during the opening ceremony.
Gitanas Nausėda: Once Choosing the West, Lithuania Will Always Be With Europe
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized the importance of Lithuania's independence and commitment to Europe during a flag-raising ceremony in Vilnius.
Gallery: The Olympic Games Opened with a Festive Lighting Ceremony in Viljandi County
A kindergarten in Ramsi, Estonia, launched its winter Olympic week with a ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame and raising of the Olympic flag by staff and children.
"I feel totally honored" - How Leon Draisaitl experienced the moment as German flag bearer
Leon Draisaitl expressed his honor in carrying the German flag at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony and aims to lead the German ice hockey team to success.
"We looked at each other and I started crying": Lithuanian flag bearers reveal their experiences at the Olympics opening ceremony
Lithuanian flag bearers expressed overwhelming emotions during the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Games, sharing heartfelt moments and the significance of their journey to the Olympics.
Krista Pärmäkoski waved the flag – Kerttu Niskanen completely in a different direction: 'It didn't even cross my mind'
The Finnish Olympic cross-country skier Krista Pärmäkoski served as the flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, while teammate Kerttu Niskanen opted to prepare for her competition instead.
During the opening of the Winter Games in Milan - Russian provocation: they were waving their flag everywhere
During the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan, Russian fans defied regulations by displaying the Russian flag in the stands.
Klaus Jungbluth leads Ecuador at the inauguration of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Ecuadorian skier Klaus Jungbluth Rodríguez made history as the sole representative of Ecuador at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, carrying the national flag during the opening ceremony.
The Italians Offered the World a Magnificent Show, The Olympic Flame Was Lit by Legends
The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo featured a spectacular show with legendary athletes igniting the Olympic flame, including Czech hockey star David Pastrňák, who proudly carried the Czech flag.
Pastrňák was amused by the nickname. It was an honor for me, said the star forward
Star hockey forward David Pastrňák expressed his excitement about carrying the Czech flag at the Olympic opening ceremony in Milan.
Leonarda DiCaprio's girlfriend was the star of the opening of the Winter Olympics. She carried the flag of Italy
Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, girlfriend of actor Leonardo DiCaprio, had the honor of carrying the Italian flag at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan.
Croatian flag bearer at the Winter Olympics: I will remember this for my whole life, it was wonderful
Matija Legović, a 20-year-old Croatian biathlete, carried the national flag during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, describing the experience as beautiful and unforgettable.