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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Friday, January 10, 2014

Protest for cancelled show in France...[ 3321 ]

Fans protest as 'anti-Semitic' comedian's show is cancelled in France.
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Expectant fans protest outside the cancelled show of French comic 
Dieudonne M’bala, whose performance has been judge to be anti-Semitic by a French court

The Telegraph.,,7:58AM GMT 10 Jan 2014



A controversial French comic was banned from performing in Nantes, just hours after a local court said he could go ahead with his show.

Conflicting rulings by French authorities over Dieudonne M'bala's act sowed widespread confusion and anger outside the theatre in the western city.

The tug-of-war over the show involved a multitude of authorities: the Council of State, the city of Nantes, a court in Nantes and Interior Minister Manuel Valls.

Valls wants Dieudonne kept off all stages in France, denouncing what he calls the "mechanics of hate" relayed by the comic.

The city of Nantes had banned the comic's performance, but a Nantes court overturned that ban earlier on Thursday.

Citing a risk to public safety, the Council banned the performance only two hours before the show was to begin.

It brushed aside claims that Dieudonne would change his show to avoid offensive language, and said a "serious risk" of "grave attacks" to fundamental French values could not be dismissed.

The 47-year-old comedian has been accused of inciting racial hatred or anti-Semitism in his shows.

He also has popularised the "quenelle" hand gesture, which has been criticised by the interior minister as an "inverted Nazi salute".

Dieudonne denies that his act and the "quenelle" gesture are anti-Semitic but has admitted to being anti-Zionist.

Thursday's legal drama may be just the beginning of a longer battle.

The Nantes show was to kick off a national tour.

At least eight of the nearly 30 French cities where the comic's tour is planned through June are known to have banned his performances.

Dieudonne has said he will fight them one by one.

Source APTN.

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