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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Saturday, September 20, 2014

Video appeal to IS by imams..[ 4669 ]

Alan Henning video appeal to IS by imams

BBC. 20 September 2014 Last updated at 00:48 GMT

Alan Henning holding a child in Syria
Alan Henning spoke of the suffering of the Syrian people before being captured in the country
Two high-profile imams in the UK have made a direct appeal to Islamic State to free British hostage Alan Henning.
In a YouTube video, Shakeel Begg and Haitham al-Haddad said there was no justification for holding the 47-year-old, who was captured in Syria.

Mr Henning, a taxi driver from Eccles in Salford, was delivering aid when he was seized last December.
Holding him captive is "totally haram [forbidden]" under Islamic law, the clerics said.
The clerics say the video is aimed at IS militants in Iraq and Syria and its supporters in the UK.
'Man of peace' The video makes no mention of John Cantlie, a second British man being detained by IS.
In the appeal, Mr Begg, imam at Lewisham Islamic Centre in south London, said he had campaigned for the release of Muslims from Belmarsh and Guantanamo Bay prisons.
"For the same reasons today I stand with Alan Henning," he said.

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It is not permissible whatsoever to harm a person who believes that he is safe among the people he is working with”
Ustadh Abu Eesa Muslim cleric
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"I urge you to understand the nature of this prisoner you are holding - a man of peace."
Mr al-Haddad, an imam from the Islamic Sharia Council, describes Mr Henning as an "innocent, humanitarian aid worker".
"Executing this man is totally haram," he said. "Impermissible, prohibited according to sharia for a number of reasons.
The imam appealed directly to IS fighters to "adhere to the sharia ruling on this matter".
Both Mr Begg and Mr al-Haddad are controversial figures who have made headlines for promoting a highly conservative strand of Islam, says BBC home affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani.
Islamic State fighters
Islamic State made rapid advances through Syria and northern Iraq over the summer
 
A third Muslim cleric who appeared in the video appeal, Ustadh Abu Eesa - founder of the Prophetic Guidance institute in Manchester - said he personally vouched for Mr Henning.
"It is not permissible whatsoever to harm a person who believes that he is safe among the people he is working with.
"This safety must be honoured."
He went on to warn IS that it risked "defacing" Islam by committing "the most grievous of crimes that can be committed among humans - the taking of innocent life".
Earlier this week more than 100 British Muslim imams, organisations and individuals expressed their "horror and revulsion" at the "senseless murder" of another aid worker from the UK, David Haines, and the threats to Mr Henning.
A video showing the killing of Mr Haines was recently released by IS.
His death followed that of two US hostages which were also shown in videos.
Video footage of Mr Henning - filmed before he was captured in Syria - has shown him describing his trips to the country.
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