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.Blogger Tips and Tricks
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Thursday, January 27, 2011

What Russian papers say today..[ 2052 ]

Russian Press at a Glance, Thursday, January 27, 2011

Russian Press at a Glance, Thursday, January 27, 2011
Russian Press at a Glance, Thursday, January 27, 2011
© RIA Novosti. Rybchinskiy
08:54,,  27/01/2011
POLITICS
According to a poll by the Levada Center, over 39 percent of Russians believe the current leadership is taking the country in the wrong direction. Medvedev's and Putin's ratings dropped sharply in January
(Vedomosti, Kommersant)
Russian human rights group Memorial lost a legal battle on Wednesday to declassify documents from a probe into the 1940 Soviet massacre of Polish officers at Katyn
(Nezavisimaya Gazeta)
The Russian Orthodox Church has published a list of "eternal Russian values," - a conceptual outlook on the moral foundations of the country. The draft was developed in cooperation with political parties
(Nezavisimaya Gazeta)
Russia's Ministry of Justice has denied registration for the Other Russia, an opposition party created by outspoken Kremlin foe Eduard Limonov. Limonov on Wednesday called the decision "repressive"
(Moscow Times)

DEFENSE
Russia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, ratified the new START nuclear arms pact with the United States on Wednesday, paving the way for the Russian president to sign it into a law
(Moscow Times, Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
Ukraine has not yet responded to an invitation from the Russian State Duma to take part in a project to build a missile defense network. Observers say Ukrainian politicians are afraid of harming their prospects for European integration.
(Nezavisimaya Gazeta)

ECONOMY & BUSINESS
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev painted a promising picture of Russia's future but seemed to fail to make a stronger case for investing in Russia during his speech at the opening session of the World Economic Forum
(Kommersant)
Russia's Aeroflot airline blames a Swiss company for failing to fulfill an order for chemicals used to de-ice airplanes and causing four days of disrupted flights amid freezing rain at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport in December
(Moscow Times)
Only 4 percent of goods are sold through the Internet in Russia. The market is growing steadily, although its success is blemished by poor services and sales of contraband merchandize.
(Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
The row over the Bank of Moscow, which could be "swallowed up" by VTB, continues to escalate. Shareholders may soon discuss the possible resignation of the bank's president, Andrei Borodin
(Kommersant)

SOCIETY
President Dmitry Medvedev fired four police officials over Monday's suicide bombing at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport that killed 35
(Moscow Times, Kommersant)
The Russian president has received a new luxury yacht for official use. The Kremlin says the yacht was bought second-hand to replace the Kavkaz vessel that had served Russian presidents for 27 years
(Vedomosti)
Russia's Federal Migration Service has announced plans to reduce the number of illegal immigrants in the country by banning entry to foreigners who have violated Russian laws more than twice in the past
(Kommersant)

CRIME
The body of U.S. lawyer John Sheedy, 53, was found in his rented apartment on Moscow's downtown Tsvetnoi Bulvar with a plastic bag over his head. An investigation is underway
(Moscow Times)
Russian police are searching for a resident of the Stavropol Territory, who could have masterminded Monday's terrorist attack at Moscow's Domodedovo airport. He is believed to be a former member of a terrorist group which was eliminated in October last year
(Kommersant)

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