NEARCHUS: Norway, Breivik demands. exchanges..[ 2365 ]

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, July 31, 2011

Norway, Breivik demands. exchanges..[ 2365 ]

Breivik demands rulling Labour Goverment resign, exchange for cooperation

Sunday, 31 July, 2011

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Anders Behring Breivik, who has admitted carrying out the terrorist attacks in Norway last week, has demanded that the ruling Labour government resign in exchange for his cooperation on providing information, a media report said on Sunday.

Broadcaster NRK said its information came from police sources.

In a separate report, the Aftenposten newspaper said Breivik had been delayed in traffic on July 22, forcing him to detonate his bomb in Oslo's government quarter only after most offices had closed for the weekend.

Breivik has admitted responsibility for the Friday afternoon bombing, in which eight people died, and the subsequent shooting on nearby Utoya island, in which 69 ruling Labour government's youth wings members and officers were killed.

He is currently undergoing psychiatric evaluation.

Earlier reports said Breivik had previously planned bombs targeting the royal palace in Oslo and the headquarters of the ruling Labour Party. Most of those who died on Utoya were members of the party's youth wing attending a summer camp.

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg's Labour Party receives the support of 41.7 per cent of the electorate in the Synovate poll for July, up 11 percentage points from last month's poll.

We see this as yet another expression of the Norwegian people's sympathy with the victims of the terror bombing in Oslo and the massacre at the Utøya Labour Party youth camp, says Deputy Party Secretary Odd Erik Stende.

The poll was made for Dagbladet just a few days after the terrorist acts, and with a limited number of people questioned, NRK reports. (photo NRK)

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