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.Blogger Tips and Tricks
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Chile will rebuild fire-hit Valparaiso...[ 4008 ]

Chile promises to rebuild fire-hit Valparaiso

BBC., 15 April 2014 Last updated at 01:35 GMT

Picture taken on April 14, 2014 in an area of Valparaiso affected by a huge fire. Chile's forestry agency said it could take more than 20 days to fully extinguish the fire
President Michelle Bachelet of Chile has promised her government will rebuild the areas destroyed by a deadly fire in the port city of Valparaiso.
The blaze has killed at least 15 people, left thousands more homeless and forced mass evacuations.
Ms Bachelet said they were putting "all available resources at the disposal to deal with this tragedy".
Earlier, Chilean forestry officials said it could take more than 20 days to fully extinguish the remaining fires.
Chile's forestry agency, Conaf, said firefighters were still battling residual wildfires, but it stressed that the situation was not "out of control".
The forest fire started on Saturday in the hills surrounding Valparaiso, 110km (70 miles) west of the capital Santiago.
Two phases President Bachelet said she wanted to express her and her government's solidarity "to the people and family who've been affected".
"We are putting all available resources at the disposal to deal with this tragedy, beginning with the evacuation, and then, in a second phase, the reconstruction (of the city)," she announced, following a government meeting in Santiago.
On Sunday, Ms Bachelet declared the areas destroyed by the fire a disaster zone.
A man reacts as he sees that his house was devastated by a huge fire in Valparaiso, on 14 April 2014 
 Aid has been flowing from all over Chile to help residents who have been left homeless
 
A helicopter empties a bucket of water to fight a fire in Valparaiso, on 14 April 2014 Firefighters are using helicopters to dump water on remaining hotspots
 
People try to salvage any useful material after a huge fire devastated an area of Valparaiso, on 14 April 2014 Residents tried to salvage what they could from what remained of their homes
 
More than 10,000 residents in Valparaiso have been evacuated since Saturday, and some 2,000 homes have been destroyed.
About 1,300 firefighters are battling the flames, using helicopters and planes to dump water on remaining hotspots.
'Help needed' On Monday, a forecast of cooler temperatures and higher humidity was expected to slow the fire's advance.
Residents and volunteers worked to clear the debris left behind.
"The only thing we need is help, please, nothing else, because there's nothing left," a resident, Ana Maria Espinoza, told the Associated Press news agency.
Soldiers (R) deliver food supplies to affected residents in Valparaiso, April 14, 2014. Volunteers and soldiers are helping to distribute aid to those affected
 
Volunteers help after a huge fire devastated an area of Valparaiso, on 14 April 2014 The fire began in forested ravine and quickly spread to densely populated hills
 
The Chilean Red Cross has appealed for donations, such as food and other basic supplies, to help those who were left homeless.
Soldiers and volunteers have been helping to distribute aid, which has been flowing from all over Chile.
The government said it would send 500 million Chilean pesos ($0.9m, £0.5m) to help the clean-up effort in Valparaiso, but promised more help would be given.
This is the second emergency that President Bachelet has had to face in the first month of her second term in office, after an 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit the north of the country on 1 April.
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