🎂 Happy birthday to the European Flag! 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺 Adopted by the Council of Europe 65 years ago, the flag became the #EU's emblem in 1985 and it is now one of the most recognisable symbols in Europe. It is now synonymous with a shared political project which unites all Europeans, transcending their diversity. Against the background of blue sky, the stars form a circle, symbolising union. The number of stars is fixed, twelve being the symbol of perfection and completeness and bringing to mind

And we’re off! Today saw Armed Forces Day flags being raised throughout Scotland. In Glasgow, Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren hoisted the flag atop Glasgow City Chambers, ahead of Saturday's Armed Forces Day. Accompanied by Brigadier Andrew Muddiman (Naval Regional Commander Scotland and NI), Lt Col Rachel Emmerson (CO GUOTC), RAF by Squadron Leader Chris Loughlin (602 SQN, City of Glasgow) and Commander Philip Burgess (Senior Naval Officer HMS Glasgow. The event was watched from George Square b

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