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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Friday, December 13, 2013

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BBC World News: Deadly floods hits states of Minas Gerais & Rio de Jainero in Brazil 5 Jan

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At least eight people have died in heavy flooding in south-eastern Brazil. More than ten thousand have been forced to evacuate their homes. Two of the worst .

Brazilian authorities are evacuating thousands more people from their homes in the wake of continuing heavy flooding. The two worst affected states are Minas.

The UN World Food Programme has begun flying in aid for the tens of thousands of people hit by Mozambique's devastating floods. The shipments of food, mosquito nets, and other supplies are.

Flight Time 3h18m Distance 1243,4nm

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In continuous wet weather, several places in my part of the world that are normally dry land became soggy, very wet or even flooded.

National water agency PUB has committed at least S$750 million over the next five years to increase the capacity of Singapore's drains by up to 45 percent. F.

Thousands remain displaced by flooding in southern Brazil.