Guinea detains 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers amid border dispute
Guinea has detained 16 Sierra Leonean soldiers over an accusation of crossing the border and raising their national flag, while Sierra Leone asserts they were on their own territory.
INDEPENDENCE DAY MENU ⟩ 6000 Herring Sandwiches, 1500 Portions of Soldier Soup, and 45 Liters of Tea
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.
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.
CLICK ⟩ Love at the Flag Raising: Ilves Arrived at a Significant Event with His New Partner
On Estonia's 108th Independence Day, former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves was present at the ceremonial flag raising with his new partner.
"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.
PHOTOS ⟩ The Estonian flag was ceremoniously raised in Toompea
A ceremonial raising of the Estonian flag took place in Toompea, Tallinn, on the morning of Estonia's Independence Day.
LIVE BLOG: The Republic's birthday begins with a ceremonial flag raising
Estonia celebrates its 108th independence anniversary on February 24 with events across the country, starting with a ceremonial flag raising in Tallinn.
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.
Live at 7:30: the ceremonial raising of the national flag at the Pikk Hermann Tower
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.
Ukrainian flag raised in front of the European Commission headquarters
The European Commission has raised the Ukrainian flag at its headquarters, calling it a symbol of the resilience and hope of the Ukrainian people.
On Tuesday we will raise the Ukrainian flag at the Government Office, announced Babiš
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced that the Ukrainian flag will be raised at the Government Office on Tuesday as a show of solidarity with Ukraine.
NATURE PHOTO ⟩ The Flag of the Bird
The article discusses the concept of flags in nature, suggesting that flag-raising is not solely a human cultural practice.
Raising the Israeli Flag: Misleading Video to Ignite Tensions in Southern Syria
A viral video falsely claiming to show an Israeli flag raised in Busra al-Sham, Syria, stirs tension while its actual origin is unrelated to the area and predates recent events.
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.
Russians Continue to Brazenly Annoy the Olympics - Their Flag Flutters During the Canada and Czech Ice Hockey Match
A Russian fan displayed a flag at an Olympic ice hockey match in Milan, claiming it was from Slovakia, raising concerns over nationalism and sportsmanship.
Red Flag Warning: the phenomenon that pushes away the cold wave and installs the threat of wildfires in the U.S.
Red Flag Warning indicates a shift from winter storms to dry, windy conditions in parts of the U.S., raising wildfire risks.
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.
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.
After Raising the Palestinian Flag on Mount Kilimanjaro.. How Did the Occupation Punish Freed Prisoner Ramzi Al-Abbasi?
Freed Palestinian prisoner Ramzi Al-Abbasi was sentenced to a week of expulsion from Al-Aqsa Mosque following his symbolic act of raising the Palestinian flag on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Commentary: The Russian flag appeared on the Olympic athlete's outfit – a wet rag for Ukrainians
Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevyts was disqualified from the Olympics for displaying images of deceased Ukrainians affected by the war on his helmet, raising concerns about the International Olympic Committee's decision.
Eurajoki does not raise the rainbow flag
Eurajoki's municipal council rejected a proposal for Pride flag raising, stating that only the Finnish flag or Eurajoki's own banner would be allowed.
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.
Hasakah: Raising the Syrian flag over the governorate building and appointing a candidate from SDF as governor
The Syrian government has officially appointed Nour al-Din Issa, a candidate from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as the governor of Hasakah, marking a significant political maneuver in the region.
Olympics, a happy ending for the boy left behind by the bus during the flag-raising
An 11-year-old boy was left stranded in the snow for not having the correct Olympic fare, resulting in a 6 km trek home, but the story concluded positively with apologies from the bus driver and the Olympic organization.
Jerusalemites Raise the Palestinian Flag at the Peak of 'Uhuru' in Tanzania
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.
The famous flag has gone up for auction at WOŚP. It once belonged to Karol Nawrocki
A famous flag, once owned by Karol Nawrocki, is being auctioned as part of the WOŚP's 34th Final event, aimed at raising funds for children's gastrointestinal health equipment.
Weimar Republic 1926: What Caused Governments to Fall a Hundred Years Ago
In 1926, two German governments fell due to a vote of no confidence, one related to the national flag and the other regarding a military cooperation with Moscow, raising concerns about parallels to current political instability.