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, December 25, 2011

Nigerian church blast...[ 2577 ]

Militant Islamic group claims responsibility for Nigeria deadly blasts

At least 25 killed in Nigerian church blast

At least 25 killed in Nigerian church blast//© AFP/ Sunday Aghaeze/΄/18:28 25/12/2011

MOSCOW, December 25 (RIA Novosti)

Α militant Islamic group, Boko Haram said it was behind Sunday’s explosions in Nigeria that left almost 30 people dead, Nigeria’s The Daily Trust reported. A series of attacks ripped through Nigeria on Sunday as hundreds of worshipers were attending Christmas masses.
The first blast that hit St. Theresa Church in Madalla, a town in Niger state near the capital Abuja, left at least 27 people dead, authorities said. The second explosion struck a church in the central Nigerian town of Jos, reportedly killing a policeman. The third blast ripped through Gadaka in northeast as vehicles with worshipers heading for a Christmas service were set ablaze while people were in the church. No casualties have been reported in Gadaka, The Daily Trust said.
Boko Haram's spokesman, Abul Qaqa told The Daily Trust that it was his militant group that had organized the attacks. He said that new blasts would further hit the country’s north.
Soon after Qaqa’s statement, the paper reported about the new blast that hit the town of Damaturu in northern Yobe state. The blast was reported to target Damaturu’s Security Chief.
“Witnesses say a suicide bomber acting on intelligence had trailed the Head of Operations of the Joint Task Force in Damaturu who wanted to take away some vital exhibits retrieved from some Boko Haram suspects,” the paper reported.
There have been no official casualty reports of Damaturu’s attack.
The explosions come amid numerous recent attacks by Boko Haram, which has been seeking to impose Sharia law across Nigeria with its predominantly Christian south and largely Muslim north.
In late August the militants carried out a suicide attack on the United Nations headquarters in Nigerian capital of Abuja, killing almost 20 people.

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