Cypriot volunteer divers to participate in Thessaloniki parade

On October 28, 2026, a platoon of 24 volunteer reservist frogmen from the Cyprus Association of Reserve Frogmen (SEVAK) will participate in the Oxi Day military parade in Thessaloniki for the first time. The delegation arrived ahead of the event and visited the Hellenic Navy frigate 'Kimon' for a ceremonial tour. The parade is scheduled to commence at 11:00 on Megalou Alexandrou Avenue in the presence of the President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas.

The event commemorates the 1940 Oxi Day and features contingents from the Greek Armed Forces, security services, military academies, and international partners including Cyprus and Egypt. The Cypriot presence includes both National Guard Commandos and the SEVAK reserve frogmen. In addition to the personnel, the display will showcase modern military hardware, including tanks, unmanned aerial vehicles, and systems such as the David’s Sling. Simultaneous celebrations and parades are also taking place in Nicosia to mark the national anniversary.