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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Monday, September 22, 2014

Scottish referendum:the aftermath..[ 4680 ]

Scottish referendum: More arrests pledged over George Square disorder

BBC,.20 September 2014 Last updated at 16:44 GMT

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Police investigating trouble between rival Unionists and independence supporters in Glasgow city centre have said there will be further arrests.

Eleven arrests have been made after more than 700 people gathered in George Square on Friday.
Disorder began when the Union supporters fired a flare and charged.
Police said they were working to identify and arrest "anyone involved in the ugly scenes witnessed across the world on television and social media".
Officers, some on horses, moved in to separate a large number of people waving union jacks from a group of "Yes" supporters in George Square on Friday evening.
The square had previously hosted a pro-independence party ahead of Thursday's referendum.
Some of the pro-Union side were carrying banners featuring Loyalist imagery.

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Police Scotland has now set up an incident room staffed by officers dedicated to identifying and arresting anyone involved in the trouble.

Ch Supt Andy Bates said: "We have already secured valuable CCTV and other evidence which I am confident will lead to further arrests in the coming days.
"Don't think that because you were not arrested by last night that you will not be caught.
"If you were involved in any criminality in the square we will identify you and you will be arrested."
He added: "I would ask that anyone who has any information that could assist us with our enquiries to contact officers via the non emergency number 101."
On Friday night there were reports on social media of a "Yes" supporter being stabbed in George Square, but police said they had no record of any incident.

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