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, December 24, 2010

Suicide attempt.....[ 1940 ]

Suicide attempt at the Romanian Parliament in protest over welfare cuts

Bucharest : Romania | Dec 23, 2010

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suicide attempt at the Romanian Parliament in protest over welfare cuts

"We have taken away the bread to my children, " the man shouted before jumping, Agerpres agency reported, adding that this is a public television technician.

A 41 year old man attempted suicide today by jumping into the void from a balcony of the Romanian Parliament, in protest over welfare cuts approved by the Government.

"We have taken away the bread to my children, " the man shouted before jumping, Agerpres agency reported, adding that this is a public television technician. The man is hospitalized with multiple injuries bucarestino, although no target organ and not life threatening, medical sources said.

Without help for her autistic son

Agerpres said that the victim has an autistic son and who received social assistance had been suspended by the Government as part of its austerity policies. The Romanian Government has taken tough measures savings from his accession in 2009 to an international loan of 20,000 million euros.

The measures agreed with the International Monetary Fund in 2010 to keep the deficit below 6.8 percent including reducing public sector wages by 25 percent and the increase in VAT from 19 to 24 percent. Social benefits have also been revised downwards or, in some cases even eliminated.

The suicide attempt occurred when the prime minister, Emil Boc, was beginning his speech. All opposition MPs withdrew from the full after the incident.

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