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 23, 2014

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Russia moves to consolidate control over Crimea

By Tom Watkins, Ivan Watson and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN

March 23, 2014 -- Updated 1421 GMT (2221 HKT)

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Kiev, Ukraine (CNN) -- Pro-Russia demonstrations were planned for Sunday in Ukrainian cities, as Russian forces continued consolidating their control over Crimea over the weekend.

But the shows of favor for Moscow are to take place outside the peninsula -- in cities in Ukraine's south and east, where there are many ethnic Russians.

On Saturday, six Russian special forces' armored personnel carriers broke through the gates of Belbek Airbase, firing warning shots into the air, a spokesman for Ukraine's Ministry of Defense in Crimea, told CNN.

Pro-Russian militia members evacuate a local resident as Russian troops assault the Belbek air base, outside Sevastopol, Crimea, on Saturday, March 22. On Saturday, six Russian special forces armored personnel carriers broke through the gates of the air base, firing warning shots into the air, a spokesman for Ukraine's Ministry of Defense in Crimea told CNN. Russia's military activities in Crimea and its move to annex the region have been condemned by Ukraine's interim government in Kiev, the European Union and the United States. The standoff has sparked an international crisis, reviving concerns of a return to Cold War relations.

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Pro-Russian militia members evacuate a local resident as Russian troops assault the Belbek air base, outside Sevastopol, Crimea, on Saturday, March 22.

.On Saturday, six Russian special forces armored personnel carriers broke through the gates of the air base, firing warning shots into the air, a spokesman for Ukraine's Ministry of Defense in Crimea told CNN.
.Russia's military activities in Crimea and its move to annex the region have been condemned by Ukraine's interim government in Kiev, the European Union and the United States. The standoff has sparked an international crisis, reviving concerns of a return to Cold War relations.

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