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.

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, February 18, 2012

Russia New Corvette for Pacific Fleet...[ 2715 ]

Russia Lays Down New Corvette for Pacific Fleet

ASW ship Steregushchy//© RIA Novosti. Yuryi Abramochkin//02:01 18/02/2012

KHABAROVSK, February 18 (RIA Novosti)

Τhe Amur Shipyard in Russia’s Far East has started the construction of a new Steregushchy class corvette for the Russian Pacific Fleet, the Khabarovsk Territory government said.

“A Steregushchy class corvette will be built for the Pacific Fleet,” the Khabarovsk Territory government said in a statement on Friday. “It will be delivered in 2015.”

The Gromky corvette is the sixth Steregushchy class vessel designed by the Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau and second being built at the Amur Shipyard.

Two corvettes of this class, the Steregushchy and the Soobrazitelny have been already put into service with the Russian Navy, while three others are under various stages of construction and trials.

The Steregushchy class corvette can be deployed to destroy enemy surface ships, submarines and aircraft, and to provide artillery support for beach landings. Advanced stealth technology is used to reduce the ship's secondary radar field, as well as its acoustic, infrared, magnetic and visual signatures.

Russia plans to have up to 30 vessels of this class to ensure the protection of its coastal waters, as well as its oil and gas transportation routes, especially in the Black and the Baltic seas.

Each corvette has a displacement of 2,000 metric tons, maximum speed of 27 knots, and a crew of 100.

The ship's armament includes SS-N-25 Switchblade anti-ship cruise missiles, a 100-mm gun, a variety of air defense and anti-submarine systems, and a Ka-27 Helix ASW helicopter.

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Solidarity for the poeple of Greece.[ 2714 ]

International Solidarity for the poeple of Greece

World rally in favor of the Greek people organized the last hours on the Internet.

In UK, USA,Canada : We are all Greeks
In Albania : Ne jemi të gjithë greke
In Bulgaria : Ние сме всички гръцки
In Croatia : Mi smo svi grčki
In Denmark : Vi er alle græsk
In France : Nous sommes tous grecs
In Germany : Wir sind alle Griechen
In Greece : Είμαστε όλοι Έλληνες
In Holland : We zijn allemaal Griekse
In Italy : Siamo tutti greci
In Ireland : Tá muid ar fad na Gréige
In Island : Við erum öll grísku
In Norway : Vi er alle greske
In Portugal : Estamos todos grego
In Romania : Suntem toţi greacă
In Russia : Мы все греческие
In Serbia : Ми смо сви грчки
In Spain : Todos somos griegos
In Sweden : Vi är alla Greklands
In Finland : Olemme kaikki Kreikan
etc

Solidarity: : We are all Greeks ...[ 2713 ]

We are all Greeks now,,

Global Online demonstration for Greece!

World rally in favor of the Greek people organized the last hours on the Internet.

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With the slogan We are all Greeks, activists from across Europe to concert next Saturday, February 18 to mobilize in favor of Greece.

Changing the climate in Greece in Europe, politicians, intellectuals and artists declare their solidarity with the Greek people. Alongside dozens of gatherings are planned in major capitals evroopaikes tomorrow Saturday.

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Mobilization- in solidarity with the Greek people call people from more than 26 cities around the world following the latest developments in Greece.

In Lisavonna, Dublin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Cologne, Rome etc.. Demonstrations will take place, culminating in marches in several French cities on Saturday 18/2 pm under the slogan "We are all Greeks *

"When one people is attacked all peoples is attacked.

On February 10 the unelected government of Greece has adopted a new package of austerity measures, monstrous and destructive, adopted by the Greek Parliament (199 MPs in favor, 101 against) on February 12, "the announcement-call which also notes that" With this new austerity plan the minimum wage reduced by 22 kaipagonei% for three years, collective agreements are simply eliminated for 15,000 layoffs in the public sector and 150,000 jobs will be destroyed by non-renewal.

The mobilization finds them pounding on the wall of a European and international dictatorship, that of financial markets and the Troika ( EU, European Bank, IMF) imposed the Greek people litotitaskathos measures and an unelected government. "in inviting people to" reclaim our lives in our hands

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Indeed there is thought to resume rallies and Sunday afternoon, while the big demonstration calling in Athens and Thessaloniki, the Greek trade unions.
The concentrations of solidarity organized through internet, while others are already planning and solidarity movements.

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On facebook, creating groups in every corner of the globe, like features shown and close the great support rendezvous Saturday, February 18 at 2 pm.

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The movement of solidarity with the Greeks spread through the internet and spread throughout Europe by February 18 be referred to as "day of solidarity to the Greeks."

Concentrations of solidarity will be held today and until 18 February in various cities of France and other European countries. Demonstrations in France organized by the left parties, movements and trade unions. The principle is this afternoon in Lyon and Milliau.

Today February 17, carried out demonstrations in Marseille and Mans. Saturday, February 18 gatherings organized solidarity in Paris and Nantes, and in Marseille, for the second straight day. Finally mobilization held Saturday in New York in the park Zoukoti.

Exibits stolen from Ancient Olympia museum ...[ 2712 ]

Thieves stole exibits from Ancient Olympia museum

A significant number of exhibits were stolen by unknowns early in the morning from the Museum of Ancient Olympia.

According to Athens 9.84 at gunpoint, two men surprised and halted the prison at 7.30 am and ripped from the showcases of the museum, according to reports, 60 to 65 exhibits.

The mayor of Ancient Olympia Kotza Timmy, confirmed the number of stolen exhibits.

Geroulanos submitted his resignation

Geroulanos, Minister of Culture, submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Lucas Papademos this morning. Also Geroulanos spoke to government spokesman Pantelis Kapsis and informed.

This time Geroulanos is heading to Olympia and it remains unclear whether the prime minister will accept his resignation.

Russia will give $10 billion to the IMF...[ 2711 ]

Russia Supports EU by $10 bln Bailout to IMF

Topic: Global financial crisis

Russia will give $10 billion to the International Monetary Fund to support the crisis-hit euro zone, Russian Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov said on Friday.
© RIA Novosti. Sergey Mamontov

13:30 17/02/2012

NOVOSIBIRSK, February 17 (RIA Novosti)

Russia will give $10 billion to the International Monetary Fund to support the crisis-hit euro zone, Russian Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov said on Friday.

Siluanov said that the money would be allocated by the Central Bank.

The minister added that Russia, the EU’s third largest trade partner, was ready to offer further funding for bailouts to the IMF.

“We are also ready to review the issue [about further contributions to the IMF] after other IMF members make decisions about their contributions,” Siluanov said.

In mid-December, Russian presidential aide, Arkady Dvorkovich said that Moscow was ready to contribute at least $10 billion to the IMF as “it hoped to keep its largest export market from collapsing.”

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