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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Monday, December 19, 2011

N.Korean leader died...[ 2573 ]

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies aged 69 - agency

Topic: Kim Jong-il dead

Kim Jong-il

Kim Jong-il ///© RIA Novosti. Dmitry Astakhov ///07:13 19/12/2011

MOSCOW, December 19 (RIA Novosti)

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died at the age of 69, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said on Monday.

Kim "passed away from a great mental and physical strain," Yonhap quoted the North Korea's KCNA news agency as saying. He was pronounced dead on December 17, at 8:30 GMT.

KCNA later announced that the North Korean leader died of heart attack.

A female newscaster, clad in a black funeral dress, also announced Kim's death on South Korea's state TV.

His youngest son, Kim Jong-un, is tipped as possible successor. He was elected general secretary of the Worker's Party of Korea in late September 2010. Kim Jong-un will head the 232-member commission for his late father's funeral which is to take place on December 28. The nationwide mourning period will last until December 29.

North Koreans will be able to pay last tribute to their Supreme Leader in the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, where the embalmed body of his late father is being kept in a glass coffin. Foreign delegations were not allowed.

The North Korean leader suffered a stroke in 2008 and spent several months out of public view. Associated Press said Kim suffered from heart problems and diabetes.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) placed all military units on emergency alert following the news.

Kim Jong il inherited the leadership of the isolated country from his father Kim Il-sung in 1994. A personality cult has been built up around the family, with Kim Il-sung known as the "eternal president" and Kim Jong-il as the "dear leader."

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