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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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

George Clooney says that marriage "feels pretty damn great"..[ 4740 ]

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's wedding photos

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

September 30, 2014 -- Updated 1430 GMT (2230 HKT)

The cover of People magazine features the wedding of actor George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin.

The cover of People magazine features the wedding of actor George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin.

(CNN) -- It may have taken him awhile, but it looks like waiting to get married was more than worth it for George Clooney.

The 53-year-old actor, long billed as one of the world's most eligible bachelors, told People that marriage "feels pretty damn great." He married lawyer Amal Alamuddin in an intimate, 30-minute ceremony in Italy's historic Aman Canal Grande Venice.

The couple are featured in their wedding finery on the cover of People magazine in an issue that hits newsstands Friday. The magazine features 25 exclusive images from the ceremony, which was one of Hollywood's most anticipated events.

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The bride wore a custom Oscar de la Renta gown that featured French lace, hand-embroidered pearls and diamanté accents, an off-the-shoulder neckline and a full circular train. The groom was dressed in a Giorgio Armani tuxedo with a white shirt, black bow tie and customized cuff links from his bride, with his name inscribed in Arabic.

About 100 guests, including stars such as Bono and Matt Damon, attended the ceremony. The bride's mother told People, "George and Amal radiated love all night."

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"The wedding was so unbelievably special, it was legendary," said Alamuddin's mother, Baria. "These three days -- the friends, the families, the atmosphere, everything -- will stay with me all the rest of my life."

It appears the couple, who share a passion for travel and humanitarianism, couldn't be happier.

"We're looking forward to everything," Clooney said.

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