The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.

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Friday, October 2, 2009

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Japan: Giant Cigantor makes mark in Kobe

A gigantic monument of Tetsujin 28-go makes its first appearance at a park in Kobe's Nagata Ward on Sept. 29. (Mainichi)

A gigantic monument of Tetsujin 28-go makes its first appearance at a park in Kobe's Nagata
Ward on Sept. 29.

(Mainichi Daily News ,Japan) October 2, 2009

An 18-meter-high monument of Tetsujin 28-go, or Gigantor, was unveiled at Wakamatsu Park in Kobe's Nagata Ward on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The completion ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 4.

Testujin 28-go is a famous cartoon character by late manga creator Mitsuteru Yokoyama, who hailed from the city. The area was devastated by the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995. Today, its population has declined to about 80 percent of prequake levels.

The project was planned and led by a nonprofit organization made up of local shop owners, who decided to build the monument as a symbol of the area's reconstruction. About 135 million yen in construction expenses was raised through donations and subsidies.

It took about three months for an Osaka-based metal processing company to complete putting up the robot in the park.

Shops in the local commercial street are planning to hold a commemorative sale and sell special lunch boxes.

"We hope that the statue will help boost the local economy and vitalize our community," said a representative of the shopping street association.

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