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<rss version="2.0"><channel><description>Official page of the Grand Duchy of Flandrensis (Graẞ Dåkhen ov Flandrensis): a small nation with a big mission. Protecting Antarctica and leading ecological micronationalism since 2008.</description><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social</link><title>@flandrensis.bsky.social - Grand Duchy of Flandrensis</title><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mvazkz6kis2r</link><description>Today, our Grand Duke and the Prime Minister of Toubak met in Lille, France. 🤝 During the meeting, the treaty between Flandrensis and Toubak was signed. Both sides also discussed the development of African micronationalism and opportunities for ecological cooperation 🌍 💚</description><pubDate>11 Sep 2026 16:50 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvazkz6kis2r</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mup6m2apds2l</link><description>“A joke that will never be taken seriously…” 🗣&#xA;Sometimes, the best answer is simply to keep going and prove everyone wrong. 💪&#xA;Happy Flandrensis Day (2008-2026) 💙🤍💛🖤&#xA;#micronation #micronationalism #Flandrensis #IndependenceDay</description><pubDate>04 Sep 2026 14:32 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup6m2apds2l</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mqe5gjep7c2n</link><description>#cleanup #sea #beach</description><pubDate>11 Jul 2026 07:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqe5gjep7c2n</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mpbfcnvmw22v</link><description>We are proud to announce a new member of the Grand Ducal Cabinet! 💙🤍💛🖤&#xA;Allen Sánchez has been appointed as Minister of Geography 🌎. He is also the man behind the fantastic Antarctic maps featured on the account AntartidaMaps (Instagram and X).</description><pubDate>27 Jun 2026 11:49 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbfcnvmw22v</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mpbelnkfi22u</link><description>Luca Ghelfi, who joined Flandrensis in 2020, has been appointed as Minister of Ecological Sanctuaries . As governor of Ca&#39; Pallai, our first sanctuary founded in 2022, he has inspired others to transform their gardens into Flandrensian sanctuaries 🐝🌳🌼 #micronation</description><pubDate>27 Jun 2026 11:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbelnkfi22u</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mosqpceyuc2w</link><description>This weekend our head of state was at Ladonia in Sweden and Christiana Freetown in Denmark #micronation #micronationalism</description><pubDate>21 Jun 2026 16:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosqpceyuc2w</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mnkoknui622c</link><description>Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay 💚</description><pubDate>05 Jun 2026 17:38 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkoknui622c</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mmoni4j5nk26</link><description>International Plastic Free Day</description><pubDate>25 May 2026 14:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmoni4j5nk26</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mmjbhokw3k2t</link><description>Half a year ago, we introduced a symbol that reflects our identity, value and mission. Since then, our flag has found a place in homes, offices and events around the world. Thank you to everyone who embraced it! 💙🤍💛🖤 #flag #micronation</description><pubDate>23 May 2026 10:46 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmjbhokw3k2t</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mmhjgwehys2u</link><pubDate>22 May 2026 18:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhjgwehys2u</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mlbvre2oak2b</link><description>Meet Hugh:&#xA;Flandrensian citizen 💙&#xA;Consul in Oregon 🤍&#xA;Beach Cleanup Day volunteer 💛&#xA;A true knight 🖤&#xA;Doing good for people and the planet. &#xA;Be like Hugh 💪</description><pubDate>07 May 2026 19:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbvre2oak2b</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mkdmrwznk22h</link><description>Happy World Penguin Day! 🐧💙&#xA;Haphen Œorld Pangåjen Dai! 🐧💙&#xA;Did you know? Our islands host 10,000 breeding pairs of Adélie penguins and are also home to 3,000 emperor penguins.&#xA;#WorldPenguinDay #Penguin #Antarctica #Flandrensis</description><pubDate>25 Apr 2026 18:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdmrwznk22h</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mju7xdb3y22b</link><description>#Mooimakers (Belgium) is celebrating its 10th anniversary! One of the many volunteers is Philippe, our Consul in Brussels. Caring for our planet is everyone’s duty: that’s modern chivalry⚔️♻️! &#xA;Thank you, @mooimakers.bsky.social ! Thank you Philippe, and all the other volunteers! 👏</description><pubDate>19 Apr 2026 15:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mju7xdb3y22b</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mi6tjvypvs2c</link><description>Up to $120,000 for a luxury journey to Antarctica to witness penguins 🐧 before they disappear. Antarctica is not a tourist attraction! It’s a fragile ecosystem that deserves protection, not profit 😤&#xA;#Antarctica #ProtectAntarctica&#xA;https://www.vpro.nl/frontlinie/artikelen/ticket-naar-antarctica-deel-1</description><pubDate>29 Mar 2026 09:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi6tjvypvs2c</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mfacpctgw22p</link><description>Credits @antartida_maps</description><pubDate>19 Feb 2026 19:18 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfacpctgw22p</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mf7jjaggb22a</link><description>Did you know one of our islands (Maher Island) is named Point Nemo, the most isolated spot on Earth? The Atlantic Magazine (2024) even highlighted Flandrensis&#39; ecological mission, ending with: &#34;Unpopulated and in the middle of nowhere, Point Nemo is starting to have a history.&#34;🩵</description><pubDate>19 Feb 2026 11:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7jjaggb22a</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3meootlkwbs2z</link><description>Proud to be Flandrensian?&#xA;Our flag represents our shared values and our commitment to protecting Antarctica. Give it a place where it inspires you every day 💙🤍💛🖤&#xA;#micronation #Antarctica #flandrensis</description><pubDate>12 Feb 2026 19:07 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3meootlkwbs2z</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3me7iz5y62c2c</link><description>Test your knowledge about Flandrensis! Learn about its founder, language, government, climate, and symbols of this micronation in this engaging quiz.&#xA;🎲👩🏽‍🎓🗺️🧭🎖️&#xA;https://create.kahoot.it/share/discover-flandrensis-the-micronation-quiz/d7796d9f-2f9c-4bb5-8d84-3dd7a56cc6f2</description><pubDate>06 Feb 2026 18:13 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7iz5y62c2c</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mdsk6swzms2u</link><description>We fully support this campaign and mission by @seashepherdglobal.bsky.social: Antarctica is not a supply chain!&#xA;👉 Check their Krill Toolkit to see which suppliers in your country use krill and take action: seashe.ph/KrillTK &#xA;#krillcrisis #SeaShepherd #ProtectAntarctica #Antarctica&#xA;&#xA;[contains quote post or other embedded content]</description><pubDate>01 Feb 2026 14:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdsk6swzms2u</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mdgipehq5s22</link><description>Flandrensis confirms trademark protection for “Flandrensis” and registration of the Intellectual property of creating the micronation in Antarctica, safeguarding its name, identity, and ecological project against unauthorized use ⚖️</description><pubDate>27 Jan 2026 19:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgipehq5s22</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mdggqmqynk2a</link><description>Do we need formal recognition from the UN or other states? Why do we call ourselves both a sovereign nation and a #micronation?&#xA;And what is our diplomatic stance toward other micronations?&#xA;Find the answers on our updated website!&#xA;👉 https://flandrensis.com/foreign-affairs/diplomatic-relations/</description><pubDate>27 Jan 2026 18:56 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdggqmqynk2a</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mczpttivvk2j</link><description>Antarctica is becoming more accessible for non-scientists. The frequent waves of tourists ⛴ are actually putting the fragile ecosystem at risk 🐧🦐🐋. Flandrensis is against any form of tourism!&#xA;👉 https://flandrensis.com/territory-anti-tourism-policy/ #ProtectAntarctica #Antarctica&#xA;(photo: M. Tappin)</description><pubDate>22 Jan 2026 17:34 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczpttivvk2j</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mcwtvshy522k</link><description> A friendly note 💙&#xA;We often receive emails from collectors asking for coins, stamps, or even flags to be donated to their collections. While we are truly honored by this interest, offering items for free is not possible as Flandrensis operates on a very limited budget (1) ...</description><pubDate>21 Jan 2026 14:09 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwtvshy522k</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3mcf7bythak25</link><description>We&#39;re thrilled to share that Hugh Folkerth has been appointed as the Flandrensian Consul at Oregon! Hugh will be promoting our nation&#39;s values. 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President Lucas (15) first attended MicroCon EU in 2023 together with his parents. Since then, he has returned to the region twice for short city trips with his family, each time including a brief diplomatic meeting.</description><pubDate>21 Dec 2025 12:31 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3maipyccs2222</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/flandrensis.bsky.social/post/3maiohg6sxc22</link><description>Flandrensis has official signed a “Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Recognition” with the Republic of Athabasca. This micronation is located in Canada and is also dedicated to environmental protection💚&#xA;We look forward to a bright future of collaboration that will benefit both our communities 🤝</description><pubDate>21 Dec 2025 12:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:qcagry2sjvshtlib3nbiokgu/app.bsky.feed.post/3maiohg6sxc22</guid></item></channel></rss>