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, February 13, 2012

Greece: Athens in flames ... [2700]

Greece Approves Austerity Plan among arson and looting of buildings and shops in Athens.

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TO VIMA., / / Dennis Vithoulkas , George Pouliopoulos

12/02/2012, 10:10 | LAST UPDATED: 07:21

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Was set on fire 45 buildings and shops of the Centre

Athens protests, , buildings had suffered arson.

Countless disasters measures the city center, with 45 buildings and stores have been delivered to the flames. According to a police headquarters, "during the gatherings and marches in the city center, large groups of people covered their characteristics, which were among the protesters, violently attacked the police forces, first in Syntagma Square and then to various areas in the center of Athens with Molotov cocktails, stones, sticks and other objects.
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"During the many hours of arson attacks have caused at least 45 buildings and shops, many of them at once, while others have caused damage, some of which remove items and commodities.
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"The police forces to meet and repel the attackers have used tear gas resources, and in many cases accompanied fire trucks to reach these unimpeded spaces event of fires, as the skinheads and portion of the assembled crowd did not allow their approach at these points.
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Alongside police extricate civilians "were inside a building where they had suffered arson.
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"During the police operation arrested so far, 67 people in attacks against police, sabotage against buildings and shops and theft of objects and goods from shops. At the same time were taken from various areas around Athens and examined 75 other people.
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From the onslaught wounded 68 police officers, from molotov cocktails, stones, sticks and other objects, which were taken to hospitals.
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Preliminary investigation is conducted by the Directorate of Attica. "

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