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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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Saturday, January 16, 2010

DPJ Secretary-General Ichiro Ozawa...[ 552 ]

Ozawa says he will remain as secretary-general, fight public prosecutors

DPJ Secretary-General Ichiro Ozawa is pictured at a DPJ meeting of local assembly members in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Saturday. (Mainichi)

DPJ Secretary-General Ichiro Ozawa is pictured at a DPJ meeting of local assembly members in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Saturday. (Mainichi)

Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) Secretary-General Ichiro Ozawa says he will not resign following the arrests of three aides over a donation scandal involving his political fund-raising body.

Speaking at a DPJ meeting of local assembly members held in Tokyo on Saturday, Ozawa indicated he was intent on remaining in office, though party affairs will be temporarily handled by Azuma Koshiishi, head of the association of DPJ Upper House members.

"I will not resign as secretary-general. I will give an apology (for causing confusion) and explain my intentions at a party convention. I've got nothing to hide. I am set on fighting the Tokyo prosecutors," Ozawa was quoted as saying by a participant at the meeting.

Among the suspects arrested in the scandal surrounding Ozawa's fund-raising body, Rikuzan-kai, is DPJ legislator Tomohiro Ishikawa, a former secretary of Ozawa.

There is a possibility that Ozawa's opposition to public prosecutors could draw criticism not only from the opposition parties but also from within the ruling coalition. However, Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has accepted Ozawa's position.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Naoto Kan commented: "The secretary-general believes he is blameless, and I also believe that."

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