NEARCHUS: The EU referendum..[ 1986 ]

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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Sunday, January 9, 2011

The EU referendum..[ 1986 ]

Hague defends EU referendum pledge

Foreign Secretary William Hague accused Labour of seeking to 'deny the British people their new democratic power'

Foreign Secretary William Hague accused Labour of seeking to 'deny the British people their new democratic power'
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Standard co.uk.,, 9 Jan 2011

Foreign Secretary William Hague launched a late bid to see off a backbench Tory eurosceptic rebellion by insisting a promise of referendums on EU treaty changes were "a massive advance for national democracy".

Critics are set to push amendments seeking to strengthen protections contained in the
The European Union Bill when it is debated in the Commons on Tuesday amid fears the powers are too open to challenge.

Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, Mr Hague defended the package and accused Labour of seeking to "deny the British people their new democratic power".

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The new law would be "the strongest defence of national democracy put in place anywhere in Europe", he said.

"Not only will parliament now be given a full say over all kinds of treaty change but any change that hands powers to the EU or extends its control over any area of policy will also be subject to a referendum.

"It is a massive advance for national democracy."

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Ministers would only have discretion not to put changes to the country in "a few minor areas" and even then would need to persuade parliament and the courts, he said.

Shadow foreign secretary Yvette Cooper said: "Even the Foreign Secretary must know this Bill is a dog's dinner.

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"This Bill is about failed Tory party management, not the issues that matter for Britain in Europe. Instead of concentrating on things like growth, exports or cross-border crime, William Hague is wasting time trying and failing to keep his eurosceptics happy.

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"Even worse, the Bill is so badly drafted and contradictory that it could lead to a lawyers' paradise where important decisions happen in court rather than parliamen

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