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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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Saturday, June 28, 2014

"My prize catch" ..[ 4179 ]

Chris Kamara 'catches street thief' in Brazil

BBC || 27 June 2014 Last updated at 17:40 GMT

Chris Kamara

Chris Kamara described the suspect as "my prize catch"

Football pundit and former Leeds United star Chris Kamara has chased down a suspected thief at the World Cup in Brazil.

Kamara, who also played for Sheffield United and managed Bradford City, caught the suspect, who is thought to have been arrested by police.
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Middlesbrough-born Kamara, 56, tweeted: "Not lost me pace!!! I just caught this street robber. Done in now though."
He also tweeted pictures of the man, who failed to escape the scene.

Kammy 'told off' Describing the suspect as "my prize catch", the Sky Sports pundit also tweeted: "My good deed has backfired I have to go to the police station now to make a statement."

Suspect in Brazil

Chris Kamara said he had to give a statement at the police station after catching the thief

A spokesman for the Foreign Office said travellers should be ready to hand over valuables amid fears attackers could be armed or under the influence of drugs.
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He added: "We are aware of the incident and we are providing consular assistance to Mr Kamara.
"In terms of his actions in chasing the assailant, that goes against our recommended advice."
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In response, the have-a-go-hero repentantly tweeted: "Police & British Consulate in Brazil have politely told me off, a lot of these guys are armed!"

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