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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Sunday, April 25, 2010

The second Scottish General Election debate... [ 1067 ]

Survey: Salmond ahead after debate


The London Evening Standard.,,25.04.10

A survey has put First Minister Alex Salmond ahead of his political rivals after a live TV debate.

The SNP leader went head to head with Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy, shadow Scottish secretary David Mundell and Lib Dem Scottish spokesman Alistair Carmichael in the televised clash.

First Minister Alex Salmond speaks to floor managers as he prepare to take part in Scotland's second live TV debate
First Minister Alex Salmond speaks to floor managers as he prepare to take part in Scotland's second live TV debate

It was the second Scottish election debate of the General Election campaign, and it saw the four politicians pressed on issues ranging from benefits to the war in Iraq, the Pope`s visit to Britain and the Lockerbie bomber.

The 90-minute exchange, broadcast across the UK on Sky News, is the only TV debate Mr Salmond has taken part in so far - although the SNP plans legal action as a last-ditch attempt to be allowed to join this week`s UK party leaders debate.

An online survey for STV asking voters which of the leaders had performed best put Mr Salmond in front, with 45% opting for the SNP leader. Mr Carmichael came in second with 33%, ahead of Mr Mundell on 18% and Mr Murphy with 5%.

After the debate, SNP Westminster leader Angus Robertson said Mr Salmond had been the "clear winner". He said: "There has been nothing to choose between the three Westminster leaders in the other debates, but there is a clear leader here in Scotland."

But afterwards, Mr Mundell claimed the First Minister had "failed to say anything of substance".

During the debate, Mr Salmond insisted an independent Scotland "could have coped" with the banking crisis, which saw the UK Government step in to bail out banks with taxpayers' cash. However, Mr Murphy said an independent Scotland could have been "destroyed or broken" by such events.

Mr Mundell pressed Mr Salmond on economic matters, telling the SNP leader: "You're the only party on the planet that doesn't recognise that there are going to have to be cuts. You talk as if there don't have to be any cuts at all and you're going to magic the money from oil revenue."

Mr Salmond countered by saying he would cut Trident, the ID cards system, the House of Lords and the Scotland Office. He said the three other parties all had an economic agenda which would "cut deep into the fabric of social and economic activity in this country".

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