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.Blogger Tips and Tricks
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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Two journalists killed in Syria..[ 2734 ]

Russia backs humanitarian call as two journalists killed in Syria


Handout pictures of Remi Ochlik (L) and Marie Colvin (R) that were killed in the besieged Syrian city of Homs on Wednesday. (Photos: AFP - Yoan Valat - Ivor Prickett)
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Published Wednesday, February 22, 2012//Posted Februaru ,23 , 2012
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Russia said it was working with the Syrian authorities, the opposition, and regional powers to secure safe passage of humanitarian convoys, as two Western journalists became the latest victims of the spiraling violence in Homs.
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Russia has asked the United Nations to request that the Secretary-General send a representative to liaise with all sides in Syria on the safe passage of humanitarian convoys, foreign ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich told reporters.
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"Our initiative is aimed at providing safety of humanitarian cargo deliveries, we are actively working with Syria and [countries] around it," he said.
"We are working in this area with the Syrian leadership and representatives of the opposition, with the International Red Cross," he said.
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) called on Syrian authorities and rebels on Tuesday to agree immediately on a daily ceasefire to allow life-saving aid to reach civilians in hard-hit areas including Homs.
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Journalists killed
The push for humanitarian assistance came as two Western journalists were killed in the besieged Syrian city of Homs on Wednesday when shells hit the house they were staying in, opposition activists and witnesses told Reuters.
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They were named as Marie Colvin, an award-winning war correspondent for Britain's Sunday Times, and French photographer Remi Ochlik.
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A witness reached by Reuters from Amman said shells hit the house in which they were staying and a rocket hit them when they were escaping.
Both were veteran correspondents of wars in the Middle East and elsewhere.
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Colvin was a fearless reporter who lost an eye when she suffered a shrapnel wound while working in Sri Lanka in 2001. In public appearances after that attack, she wore a black eye patch.
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The Syrian conflict is especially dangerous for journalists to cover as rebels are not entirely centralized into a single force, but are instead made up of splintered armed groups bottled up in enclaves.
Last week two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Shadid died of an asthma attack while trying to reach an opposition zone.
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In January, award-winning French cameraman Gilles Jacquier was also killed while reporting in Homs.
The UN says at least 5,400 people have died in 11 months of violence in Syria, but fighting has intensified in recent weeks in the restive city of Homs, drawing international calls for immediate humanitarian aid to the city.
(Reuters, Al-Akhbar)
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