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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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Ivory Coast:, Capital ' Yamoussoukro' captured...[2221 ]

Ivory Coast: Ouattara fighters 'capture Yamoussoukro'

Members of Pro-Ouattara forces hold their weapons on 29 March 2011 in Duekoue

Pro-Ouattara forces began offensives on several fronts from their northern bases this week

BBC.,,30 March 2011 Last updated at 18:20 GMT

Forces loyal to UN-backed President-elect Alassane Ouattara have captured Ivory Coast's capital, residents of Yamoussoukro say.

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They have continued their advance from the north despite incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo's ceasefire appeal.
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Mr Gbagbo refuses to stand down despite the UN saying he lost November's poll.
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Abidjan is Ivory Coast's main city, but a BBC reporter says Yamoussoukro's capture is a major symbolic victory for the pro-Ouattara forces.
The pro-Ouattara soldiers are also reported to be 100km (60 miles) north of the port of San Pedro, a major cocoa exporting centre.
One million people have fled the violence - mostly from Abidjan - and at least 462 people have been killed since December, according to the UN.
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'Residents clapping'..........

Ivory Coast: Battle for power

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462 killed, one million fled since disputed election
9,000 UN peacekeepers monitor 2003 ceasefire
World's largest cocoa producer
Once was haven of peace and prosperity in West Africa
Alassane Ouattara recognised as president-elect
International sanctions imposed to force Laurent Gbagbo to go

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Ivorian fighters 'take capital'

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