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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Sunday, March 30, 2014

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.Earth Hour in Geece

A breathtaking sight: lights out at the Acropolis during Earth Hour 2013 in contrast to the brightly lit city of Athens, Greece.

Athens to Participate in ‘Earth Hour’ on March 29

by Sotiria Nikolouli - Mar 29, 2014

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The city of Athens is calling on citizens to participate in the global “Earth Hour” initiative by switching off their lights on Saturday, March 29, from 20:30 to 21.30.

Earth Hour is an awareness-raising effort concerning climate change and energy conservation, during which people around the world switch off their lights for more than one hour.
This year more than 157 countries and regions will take part in the global campaign against climate change, “Earth Hour”, with the slogan “Use your power to make change a reality.”
Greece participates for the sixth consecutive year in this campaign, which started in Australia in 2007 on the initiative of WWF.
- See more at: http://greece.greekreporter.com/2014/03/29/athens-participate-in-earth-hour-on-march-29/#sthash.4W7RZJgq.dpuf

Athens to Participate in ‘Earth Hour’ on March 29

by Sotiria Nikolouli - Mar 29, 2014

athina_akropoli_nixta_aftodioikisi

The city of Athens is calling on citizens to participate in the global “Earth Hour” initiative by switching off their lights on Saturday, March 29, from 20:30 to 21.30.

Earth Hour is an awareness-raising effort concerning climate change and energy conservation, during which people around the world switch off their lights for more than one hour.
This year more than 157 countries and regions will take part in the global campaign against climate change, “Earth Hour”, with the slogan “Use your power to make change a reality.”
Greece participates for the sixth consecutive year in this campaign, which started in Australia in 2007 on the initiative of WWF.
- See more at: http://greece.greekreporter.com/2014/03/29/athens-participate-in-earth-hour-on-march-29/#sthash.4W7RZJgq.dpuf

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