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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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Venezuela, to name envoy to US ...[ 3701 ]

Venezuela, despite friction, to name envoy to US

Tuesday, 25 February 2014 11:51

Posted by Parvez Jabri

CARACAS: Venezuela, which has been at odds with the United States for years and announced the expulsion of three US diplomats last week, will nominate an ambassador to Washington Tuesday, President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday.
Foreign Minister Elias Jaua will announce the ambassador designate on Tuesday, Maduro said in an event broadcast on state TV.
Venezuela and the United States have not had ambassadors in each others' countries since 2010. Venezuela has denounced the US as a meddling capitalist empire and Washington has been wary of the leftist government of the late Hugo Chavez and his successor, Maduro, and its ties with countries such as Cuba and Iran.
The two sides started talking last year about resuming full blown relations, but the negotiations fell apart in September.
Maduro's announcement came as Venezuela has been roiling with almost daily protests for nearly three weeks by students and opposition members angry over Maduro's government and living conditions marked by rampant street crime, runaway inflation and other economic woes.
The three US diplomats whose expulsion was announced were accused of conspiring with student demonstration leaders. The weeks of demos have left at least 14 people dead.
Maduro said he was naming a new ambassador because "Americans think we are killing each other" and he wants to improve dialogue with the US.
But even as he seemed to extend an olive branch, Maduro lashed out at comments by White House spokesman Jay Carney, who on Monday urged him to concentrate on dialogue with the opposition and free detained demonstrators immediately.
"Are you the Venezuelan Supreme Court? Does the United States wield judicial power in Venezuela to decide who is guilty and who should go free?", Maduro exclaimed.

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