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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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Things got a little heated.in a debate..[ 4178 ]

Pundits on Jordanian TV destroy studio during heated on-air brawl

1 hour ago May 08, 2014 12:24PM
News.com.au
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IF you were impress by the Packer-Gyngell brawl, check out these guests on a Jordanian television show — who bring a whole new style of combat to the table.

Literally.
In their rage, this veteran pair pull apart the host’s desk and destroy the set on the Jordanian 7 Stars TV network.

Fired up ... the two journalist take apart the desk after a heated exchange of words. Pic

Fired up ... the two journalist take apart the desk after a heated exchange of words. Picture: 7 Stars Network Source: Supplied

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PACKER V GYNGELL: A brutal David and Goliath battle. In tracksuits
The two journalists, Muhammad Sharif al-Jiyusi (left) and Shakir al-Johar (right), were taking part in a debate on media freedom during the Arab Spring when things got a little heated.
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According to reports Mohammed Al-Jayousi accused Al-Johari of being “deviant” and supporting the Syrian revolution.
Al-Johari hit back, accusing Al-Jayousi of supporting Syria’s ruling Baath party.
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When Al-Jayousi told his colleague to “shut-up” the sparks flew ... and a novel form of fighitng was born.
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Far from rushing at each other like the trackie-wearing Bondi tycoons, the TV pair begin bizarrely wrestling with either side of the desktop, until it fell apart.
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Al-Johari then lunges toward his opponent, laying a well-timed kick to his shins, before production staff can be seen breaking the fight up.

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