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, January 13, 2014

Οfficial ceremony at the Knesset. ...[ 3345 ]

The top 8 headlines you might have missed / Haaretz Newsline, January 13

From Ariel Sharon's funeral, to the end of the African migrant strike coming to an end, Haaretz brings you the top 8 headlines you might have missed.

By Haaretz | Jan. 13, 2014 | 5:36 PM

Ariel Sharon's coffin in Latrun, Jan. 13, 2014.

Ariel Sharon's coffin in Latrun, Jan. 13, 2014. Photo by Emil Salman

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Israeli and world leaders pay final respects to Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at an official ceremony at the Knesset. The funeral then took place at the Sycamore Ranch, Sharon's farm in the Negev, where he was buried.
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Two rockets were fired at Israel from the Gaza strip just hours before Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's funeral. The Israel Defense Forces say the rockets did not land in Israel.
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The Israel Nature and Parks Authority didn't uphold its commitments to the High Court of Justice regarding the way it supervises a right-wing NGO's management of the City of David National Park, an internal report has revealed.
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A series of cables from the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv to the State Department that were leaked to WikiLeaks show that Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was planning diplomatic moves beyond Gaza, eyeing negotiated withdrawals from the West Bank.
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Leaders of the African migrant protest announced that the strike would end Monday, citing the threat to workers' livelihoods and their ability to support their families, but the protest is expected to resume Wednesday.
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Israel approved a plan to develop hundreds of new agricultural plots in the Golan Heights over the next five years, giving new agricultural plots to 750 families. 375 million shekels will be earmarked for preparing the land, improving water infrastructure and clearing mines, making some 30,000 dunams of land fit for farming.
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Israel will closely observe a new panel on disputed Nazi art, which will hear a claim from three Jewish families, to ensure that Germany keeps to its pledge to be transparent in the restitution of the art.

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