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IN PHOTOS: Cyprus celebrates 66th Independence Day with military parade, jets and tanks
Updated On: 01 October, 2026 08:01 PM IST | Samuel Dsouza
Citizens gathered in large numbers to watch a military parade marking the 66th anniversary of Cyprus' independence from British colonial rule in Nicosia on Thursday, October 1. The parade featured army personnel, tanks and other military vehicles, while fighter jets and helicopters flew overhead. French soldiers, US Navy sailors and Hellenic Air Force jets also participated in the parade. (PICS/AFP)
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Cypriot soldiers in tanks take part in a military parade marking the 66th anniversary of Cyprus' independence from British colonial rule in Nicosia on Thursday, October 1. Pic/AFP
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Soldiers take part in a military parade marking the 66th anniversary of Cyprus' independence
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Cypriot soldiers aboard a self-propelled howitzer during the parade
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French soldiers also took part in the military parade marking the 66th anniversary of Cyprus' independence
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US Navy sailors hold the American flag while participating in the military parade
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Greek F-16 fighter jets fly over the Independence Day parade.
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