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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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Russia'w concern about H.Mubarak...[ 2621]

Russia calls for restraint when sentencing Egyptian ex-president

Topic: Political crisis in Egypt

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is wheeled on a stretcher into court for his murder trial in Cairo on January 5, 2012

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is wheeled on a stretcher into court for his murder trial in Cairo on January 5, 2012/© AFP/ STR

MOSCOW, January 7 (RIA Novosti)

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“Not guilty” pleads Egypt’s former president on murder charges

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it was concerned about the calls of the prosecutor at the trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to sentence the former leader to death by hanging.

The trial of the ex-president, his two sons and a number of ex-heads of law enforcement agencies in Cairo, Egypt, resumed last week.

"The judicial review in Cairo continues. However, such messages are met with concern in Moscow. We realize that we are talking about the internal affairs of an ally and friend, Egypt, but we hope that the final decisions will be made in accordance with the standards of international law", said the Foreign Ministry of Russia.

"We hope Mr. Mubarak's old age, 83 years, and ill health will be taken into account. Furthermore, he chose to relinquish power to avoid additional casualties among innocent people," added the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Mubarak and Egypt's Ministry of Interior of the former government are accused of involvement in the shooting of peaceful protesters during the uprising in early 2011.

In the days of the revolt in Egypt, about 850 people were killed and several thousand were injured.

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