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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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

No Visa..for Lions......[ 2706 ]

Circus Lions Dying on Russian-Latvian border

Circus Lions Dying on Russian-Latvian border

Circus Lions Dying on Russian-Latvian border//© AFP/ Valery Hache

21:02 14/02/2012

MOSCOW, February 14 (RIA Novosti)

Ten lions belonging to Ukrainian animal-tamer Vladislav Goncharov could die from cold and hunger on the Russian-Latvian border, as their documents are not filled correctly and Russian officials do not want to let them through.

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“The vans with lions arrived from Monte-Carlo, where they participated in a festival. Their documents are filled in line with EU standards…for that reason, officials do not wish to let them through,” said Maksim Nikulin, Director of the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard.

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A performance involving Goncharov’s lions was scheduled in the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard on February 23.

The vans in which the animals are being transported are cold despite the fact that they are equipped with heating systems. The animals will soon run out of food, Nikulin continued. “There are rare white lions among Goncarov’s lions. No one will let them get back as they have crossed the border and the workers' visas have already expired,” he added.

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Russia’s Deputy Agricultural Minister Yevgeny Nepoklonov who could settle the problem is currently on a business trip and will arrive on Friday.

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“Only personal intervention can help now. They should understand that we will fill the documents correctly when we get entrance permission,” Nikulin added.

Vladislav Goncharov this year won the Silver Clown prize at the world’s most prestigious circus contest in Monte-Carlo.

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