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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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Friday, April 30, 2010

UL.General Elections...[ 1116 ]

Rallying calls after third debate

London,Evening Standard., 30.04.10

Both Gordon Brown and David Cameron have issued passionate rallying cries to their supporters after the Tory leader emerged as the winner from the third and final TV debate.

David Cameron told supporters the Tories had 'a good night' on
Thursday

David Cameron told supporters the Tories had 'a good night' on Thursday

With the Prime Minister again seen as the worst performer after Thursday night's clash, Mr Brown acknowledged that Britain could have a Conservative government next week and pleaded with voters to trust him on the economy and not "put recovery at risk".

A combined series of snap polls taken after the debate declared Mr Cameron as the clear victor on 38%, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg on 32% and the Mr Brown trailing on 26%.

The Prime Minister told a group of supporters afterwards: "From now until next Thursday we have got to campaign like we have never campaigned before."

Minutes earlier, his rival Mr Cameron told a jubilant rally: "We've got just six and a half days to go between now and polling day. Don't waste one minute, don't waste one hour, this country is crying out for change, we need to explain to people the only way to get it is a Conservative government."
The election campaign was set for a new twist with former PM Tony Blair expected to enter the fray for the first time. He is expected to visit a constituency in London ahead of other visits in the UK next week.

The three current party leaders locked horns on the economy and immigration in the debate, staged at the University of Birmingham just a day after Mr Brown was forced to apologise for branding pensioner Gillian Duffy "bigoted" when she raised concerns over migrants.

The PM tried to draw a line under the row, issuing a plea to voters to judge him on his economic competence and not his personality.
Mr Cameron said that a Labour victory next Thursday would mean "more of the same", while Liberal Democrats would bring "uncertainty".
And Mr Clegg urged voters not to be frightened by the other parties out of voting for "real change".

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