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
This is a bilingual blog in English and / or Greek and you can translate any post to any language by pressing on the appropriate flag....Note that there is provided below a scrolling text with the 30 recent posts...Αυτό είναι ένα δίγλωσσο blog στα Αγγλικά η/και στα Ελληνικά και μπορείτε να μεταφράσετε οποιοδήποτε ποστ σε οποιαδήποτε γλώσσα κάνοντας κλικ στη σχετική σημαία. Σημειωτέον ότι παρακάτω παρέχεται και ένα κινούμενο κείμενο με τα 30 πρόσφατα ποστς....This is a bilingual blog in English and / or Greek and you can translate any post to any language by pressing on the appropriate flag....Note that there is provided below a scrolling text with the 30 recent posts...Αυτό είναι ένα δίγλωσσο blog στα Αγγλικά η/και στα Ελληνικά και μπορείτε να μεταφράσετε οποιοδήποτε ποστ σε οποιαδήποτε γλώσσα κάνοντας κλικ στη σχετική σημαία. Σημειωτέον ότι παρακάτω παρέχεται και ένα κινούμενο κείμενο με τα 30 πρόσφατα ποστς.........

Saturday, January 1, 2011

GREECE : Calendar for year 2011..[ 1960 ]

Calendar for year 2011 (Greece)

Ιανουαρίου
Φεβρουαρίου
Μαρτίου
ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
     12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31      

ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28      
       

ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031   
       
4:N 12:1Q 19:F 26:3Q

3:N 11:1Q 18:F 25:3Q

4:N 13:1Q 19:F 26:3Q

Απριλίου
Μαίου
Ιουνίου
ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
    123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
252627282930 
       

ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
      1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031     

ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
  12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930   
       
3:N 11:1Q 18:F 25:3Q

3:N 10:1Q 17:F 24:3Q

2:N 9:1Q 15:F 23:3Q

Ιουλίου
Αυγούστου
Σεπτεμβρίου
ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
    123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031

ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031    

ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
   1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
2627282930  
1:N 8:1Q 15:F 23:3Q 30:N

6:1Q 13:F 22:3Q 29:N

4:1Q 12:F 20:3Q 27:N

Οκτωβρίου
Νοεμβρίου
Δεκεμβρίου
ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
     12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31      

ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930    
       

ΔεΤρΤεΠέΠαΣάΚυ
   1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031 
       
4:1Q 12:F 20:3Q 26:N

2:1Q 10:F 18:3Q 25:N

2:1Q 10:F 18:3Q 24:N
Holidays and Observances:
1 ΙανΠρωτοχρονιάNew Year's Day
6 ΙανΘεοφάνειαEpiphany
30 ΙανΤριών ΙεραρχώνThe Three Holy Hierarchs
7 ΜαρΚαθαρή ΔευτέραAsh Monday
25 ΜαρΕυαγγελισμός Θεοτόκου25th of March
22 ΑπρΜεγάλη ΠαρασκευήGood Friday
24 ΑπρΚυριακή του ΠάσχαEaster Sunday
25 ΑπρΔευτέρα του ΠάσχαEaster Monday
1 ΜαίΕργατική ΠρωτομαγιάLabor Day / May Day
13 ΙουΑγιου ΠνευματοςHoly Spirit Monday
24 ΙουΑποκατάσταση της ΔημοκρατίαςThe Restoration of Democracy
15 ΑυγΠαναγίαςThe Falling Asleep of the Virgin
28 ΟκτΤο ΌχιThe Ochi day
17 ΝοεΠολυτεχνείοPolytechneio
25 ΔεκΧριστούγενναChristmas Day
26 ΔεκΣύναξις ΘεοτόκουBoxing Day
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Friday, December 31, 2010

31 Decenber 2010..[ 1959 ]

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Russia : Struggle against drug trafficking..[ 1958 ]

Russia seized 50 tons of drugs in 2010 - official

 MOSCOW, December 31 (RIA Novosti) 
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Russian authorities confiscated a record 50 tons of illicit drugs, mostly heroin and marijuana, in 2010, said Viktor Ivanov, head of the Federal Drug Control Service.

"A total of three tons of heroin and 33 tons of marijuana were confiscated. In addition, some 39 drug laboratories were destroyed," Ivanov said in an interview with Russia 24 television on Thursday.

An estimated 90% of heroin consumed in Russia is trafficked from Afghanistan via Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Russia has some 5 million drug addicts, mostly young people between the ages of 30 to 35. Up to 40,000 Russians die from drug abuse every year.