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, April 28, 2014

Banana thrown at Dani Alves..[ 4107 ]

Villarreal crowd throws banana at Dani Alves; Alves fights racism by eating it

Planet Futbal //,.Posted April 28, 2014

Alexander Abnos, Barcelona, La Liga

Dani Alves

Dani Alves responded to racist abuse from fans in his own unique way on Sunday. (David Ramos/Getty Images)

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On a weekend when racist comments allegedly made by an NBA owner caused his own team to act in protest, Barcelona defender Dani Alves found his own way to “Kick racism out of football” in Barcelona’s game against Villarreal.
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Sorry, did we say “kick?” We meant “eat.”
The incident occurred in the second half of the game, when a banana thrown from the crowd landed near Alves as he prepared to take a corner kick.
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Such racially-charged actions have been directed toward plenty of black players playing in European leagues in the past, and similar despicable insinuations (making “ape” sounds and other racist chanting) has even caused players to walk off the field in protest.
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Alves took a different route. He picked up the banana, ate a bit of it, and took the corner kick.

The extra potassium may have helped. Down 2-1 at the time of the banana throw, Barcelona went on to win 3-2, with the equalizer coming from an own goal off a dangerous cross by Alves (Alves also put in the service that resulted in Barcelona’s first tally, which also an own goal).
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Lionel Messi scored the third in the 83rd minute, but Alves’ action might be the day’s real winner.

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