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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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Mother jailed for life...[ 568 ]

Mother jailed for life after giving son lethal heroin injection

Frances Inglis, who gave her brain-damaged son a lethal heroin injection to end his "living hell" was given a life sentence after being found guilty of murder today.

Telegraph co.uk.,,Published: 3:14PM GMT 20 Jan 2010

Frances Inglis, left, and Thomas: Mother jailed for life after giving son lethal heroin injection

Frances Inglis, left, said she killed her son Thomas to end his suffering .--- Photo: CENTRAL NEWS

Frances Inglis, 57, said she killed her 22-year-old son Tom to end his suffering after he sustained severe head injuries when he fell out of a moving ambulance.

But despite giving a tearful and emotionally-charged account to jurors of how she had "no choice" and had done it "with love", she was found guilty of both murder and attempted murder.

A judge had earlier told the jury to put emotion aside, and told them no one had the "unfettered right" to take the law into their own hands. She was jailed for life with a minimum term of nine years.

Inglis, of Dagenham, east London, was first charged with trying to kill her son in September 2007, before going back and succeeding in November 2008.

During the trial Inglis wept as she described her despair at the "horror, pain and tragedy" of her son's helpless condition.

"For Tom to live that living hell – I couldn't leave my child like that," she told the Old Bailey.

She admitted ending her son's life but said: "I did it with love in my heart, for Tom, so I don't see it as murder."

Miranda Moore QC, prosecuting, said: "It would be a hard-hearted person who didn't have sympathy for her position.

"It is a tragic case but it is not a defence to murder to end someone's life to put them out of their misery."

The jury reached its verdicts by a majority of 10 to two after deliberating for more than six hours.

There were cries of "shame on you" from the public gallery as they were read out.

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