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, July 22, 2014

Turkey PM faces corruption claim Watch ..[ 4349 ]

Turkey police held over Erdogan spying allegations
BBC ||  22 July 2014 Last updated at 12:13 GMT
Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the Turkish government
Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he will not back down from a bid to "clean up the state"
 
At least 67 police officers have been detained in Turkey on suspicion of spying and illegal wire-tapping.
The allegations involve police who were part of a corruption investigation that targeted PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan's inner circle.
Among those arrested in raids that took place across Turkey are two former heads of Istanbul's anti-terror police.
One of the two men, Yurt Atayun, told reporters: "They handcuffed me from behind. It's all political."
The Istanbul prosecutor said that thousands of people had had their phones tapped, including the prime minister, senior ministers and the head of Turkish intelligence. Arrest warrants had been issued for more than 100 suspects, he said.
Two police commissioners and one department chief were detained in the capital, Ankara, Anatolia news agency reported.
The corruption inquiry emerged last December and led to the sons of three ministers being detained and, ultimately, four ministers leaving their jobs.
The prime minister alleges the investigation was orchestrated by supporters of US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, once his rival in Turkey.
Turkey opposition Fethullah Gulen in Pennsylvania, US speaks to BBC Newshour
 Mr Gulen (L) told the BBC this year that his movement had no involvement in the corruption inquiry
Mr Erdogan and his son, Bilal, were then caught up in February in a subsequent wire-tap which appeared to show them talking about hiding a large sum of money.
One of those arrested on Tuesday was the former deputy head of Istanbul's financial crimes unit who was on duty at the time of the February operation, reports say.
Mr Gulen told the BBC earlier this year that government allegations of his movement's involvement in the corruption inquiry were made "to frighten people about this non-existent phantom threat".
The prime minister told reporters on Monday that he would not back down from his bid to "clean up the state".
He earlier revealed plans to assign "super judges" to an impending operation against Mr Gulen's Hizmet (Service) movement, which Mr Erdogan sees as trying to create a state within a state.
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