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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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Renzi, Italy’s youngest ever prime minister...[ 3622 ]

A weekend of deals could see Italy’s youngest ever prime minister

EURONEWS // 15/02 14:41 CET

Italy could be on track to get its youngest ever prime minister by Saturday night or Sunday.
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Giorgio Napolitano, the country’s longest-serving president is meeting with various party leaders to gauge whether or not Matteo Renzi has enough support to form a coalition government.
The anti-establishment Five Star Movement and separatist Northern League are the only major parties that have refused to hold talks with Italian President .
Renzi heads up former prime minister Enrico Letta’s Democratic Party, the largest in parliament.
Renzi, 39, is also Mayor of Florence. He forced Letta’s resignation by criticising his lack of action.
Renzi is proposing radical reforms, but he has never been elected to parliament and has so far his only experience has been in local politics.
Public response to Renzi is lukewarm.
“There’s an emergency situation. In an emergency, it’s necessary to find an alternative solution. It’s not the best option, but I don’t think we have any choice,” said Rome resident Massimo Angelini.
If Renzi gets the go-ahead, he will be Italy’s third prime minister who has not been elected.
Giovanni from Rome gave his opinion: “Everything’s changing, but it will stay the same. There’s no democracy. It’s nothing more than a power game.”
As well as winning over the public, Renzi will have to maintain the support of current coalition partners the New Centre Right party, who have already said no to his social liberal policies, such as gay civil unions.

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