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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Monday, August 23, 2010

Chile :Trapped miners alive, ..[ 1689 ]

Trapped miners alive, Chilean president says

By the CNN Wire Staff

August 22, 2010 -- Updated 2107 GMT (0507 HKT)

Relatives of the miners trapped in the San Esteban gold and copper
mine wait for news in Chile on Sunday.

Relatives of the miners trapped in the San Esteban gold and copper mine wait for news in Chile on Sunday.

(CNN) -- The thirty-three miners trapped underground for more than two weeks in a Chilean mine are alive and in a shelter, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said on Sunday.

Rescuers retrieved a note from the mine that said that all of the miners are alive, he said. The handwritten note was tied to a probe authorities had sent underground earlier on Sunday.

"Now we know the most important thing. They are alive," said Pinera, who spoke outside the mine.

The miners have been trapped since the mine caved in on August 5.

Andres Sougarret, who is in charge of rescue operations, said he hoped to make further contact with the miners Sunday afternoon, though he cautioned it could take several months to rescue them.

He added rescuers would next send down a camera and microphones in hopes of learning more about the miners' conditions.

Family members of the trapped miners celebrated outside of the mine, video from CNN Chile showed.

Beaming, Pinera held the note pulled from the mine for television cameras. Written in Spanish in red ink, it read simply: "The 33 of us are fine in the shelter."

The San Estebean mine is located in the Atacama region in northern Chile, the world's largest producer of coppe

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