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, August 14, 2010

The Ground Zero mosque ..[ 1635 ]

Will President Obama address Ground Zero mosque during White House Ramadan celebration tonight?

By David Schoetz
Daily News Staff Writer

Friday, August 13th 2010, 6:23 PM

Hundreds rallied across the street from the World Trade Center site
to protest plans to build a mosque just blocks from Ground Zero.

Siegel for News

Hundreds rallied across the street from the World Trade Center site to protest plans to build a mosque just blocks from Ground Zero.

Barack Obama to speak about religious freedom tonight at Ramadan
dinner.

Dharapak/AP

Barack Obama to speak about religious freedom tonight at Ramadan dinner.

A Big Apple controversy may soon be thrust into a Beltway spotlight.

President Barack Obama will host an Iftar dinner Friday night marking the Islamic holy month of Ramadan – and he is expected to celebrate religious freedom during his remarks.

Many in New York City will be listening with a particularly keen ear – given the bitter fight over the Park51 mosque and Islamic center proposed near the former site of the World Trade Center.

The president has not yet addressed the Lower Manhattan mosque controversy directly, with the White House thus far calling the matter a local issue.

Locally, the controversy remains hot to the touch.

Earlier this month, Mayor Michael Bloomberg choked up during an emotional plea in favor of the center and then later called critics closed-minded.

This week, Governor David Paterson - while supporting the project - floated the idea of a compromise site on state land away from Ground Zero that he would help provide.

Sponsors of the mosque said Thursday in a Twitter post they are open to discussing that possibility with the governor.

With News Wire Services

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