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The Mexican peso gains strength against the dollar on Flag Day, buoyed by inflation data that exceeded expectations for February.

Helena Svanbäck celebrates Finland by waving the Finnish flag during the Swedish Finn Day in Sweden, highlighting the identity and interests of the Swedish Finn community.

A ceremonial gathering honoring the Estonian flag took place in Tartu on the morning of the Estonian Independence Day, culminating in a parade to the Tartu Observatory.

Naiskodukaitse prepared a large quantity of food including herring sandwiches, soldier soup, and tea to serve at the Independence Day flag raising and parade, receiving high praise from attendees.

Independence Day celebrations in Tallinn included a flag-raising ceremony and speeches from notable figures.

On Estonia's 108th Independence Day, former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves was present at the ceremonial flag raising with his new partner.

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.

A ceremonial raising of the Estonian flag took place in Toompea, Tallinn, on the morning of Estonia's Independence Day.

Estonia celebrates its 108th independence anniversary on February 24 with events across the country, starting with a ceremonial flag raising in Tallinn.

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.

The ceremonial raising of the national flag will take place at 7:30 AM at the Pikk Hermann Tower as part of Estonia's Republic Day celebrations, featuring speeches and live coverage.

The Põlva District of the Defense League has donated Estonian flags to community leaders to acknowledge their contributions to the community.

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.

The article reflects on Estonia's Independence Day and contrasts it with Norway's Constitution Day celebrations.

The Mexican Secretary of Public Education clarifies that there will be no classes on February 24 due to the celebration of Flag Day, aligning with the school calendar.

Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, is set to present an electoral reform proposal on February 24, marking Flag Day, while denying rumors about increasing the number of deputies in Congress.

The Aarhus City Council has rejected a proposal to fly the Greenlandic flag every other day at the city hall, instead opting for different ways to strengthen relations with Greenland.

The article discusses the historical significance of February 17, 1914, when the autonomy of Northern Epirus was declared, marking a pivotal moment for the Greek community in the region.

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.

Concerns arose when the Lithuanian national flag was allegedly not displayed outside President Gitanas Nausėda's house on February 16.

Due to the risk of ice accumulation and falling icicles, the largest Lithuanian flag will not be raised at the Vilnius TV Tower this February 16.

The article discusses the history and symbolism of the French flag, with a focus on its approval by the French Constitutional Assembly in 1794.

The new government of Honduras prominently displayed the pro-life flag on the first day of the new parliament session, signaling its commitment to protecting life from the outset.

The article discusses the historical context of piracy and its modern-day implications, highlighting how tankers are evading sanctions by sailing under false flags.

Politicians in Eurajoki decided not to raise the rainbow flag for Pride Day, choosing instead to fly the Finnish flag.

Cross-country skier Krista Pärmäkoski surprised many by accepting the role of flag bearer for Finland at the Milan-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony, despite competing the following day.

The 2026 Olympic Games officially kick off on Friday evening at Milan's San Siro, with hockey player Leon Draisaitl and ski jumper Katharina Schmid set to carry the German flag together.

The Olympic Games 2026 officially begin with the opening ceremony at the San Siro in Milan, where German athletes Leon Draisaitl and Katharina Schmid will carry the national flag together.

A group of Palestinian adventurers successfully raised the Palestinian flag at Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, after a six-day expedition.

On February 3rd, flags are raised to celebrate the day of Alvar and Aino Aalto, highlighting Finnish architecture and design, which has been recognized as a recommended flag day since 2023.

The article details a military operation involving Navy SEALs and Night Stalkers as they pursued the sanctioned tanker Bella 1, which attempted to evade capture by painting a Russian flag on its hull and changing its name at sea, highlighting Trump's warning to the shadow fleet.

Following the celebration of National Flag Day on January 7, Minister Valditara emphasizes the importance of the Italian flag as a symbol of unity and national identity in schools.

The article discusses the significance and history of the Italian Flag Day, celebrated on January 7, established by law in 1996, commemorating the tricolor of the Cispadane Republic.

Andrej Babiš emphasized the theme of pride in his New Year's address, advocating for Czech citizens to be proud of their nationality and proposing March 30 as Czech Flag Day.