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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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Μilitary plane crash in Algeria...[ 3587 ]

At least 103 killed in military plane crash in Algeria - local media

Published time: February 11, 2014 12:58
Edited time: February 11, 2014 16:25

(FILE) An Hercules C-130 (Reuters / Yves Herman)

(FILE) An Hercules C-130 (Reuters / Yves Herman)

At least 103 people are feared killed after a military cargo plane went down in north-eastern Algeria, reports the country's Annahar TV channel.
An officer in Algeria’s intelligence service, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that 103 people died onboard the plane, AP reported.
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There are conflicting reports on the number of people on board the plane. According to Elkhabar, 123 people were killed in the crash, while the local Al Watan newspaper reported that 128 people were killed. According to local broadcaster Annahar, one person survived the crash but has very serious injuries.
The plane crashed in a mountainous area in the Oum El Bouaghi province. Shortly before that, communication with the jet was cut off, military sources told the channel.
The cause of the crash could have been bad weather conditions, according to preliminary information, local daily newspaper Elkhabar reported. Witnesses in the area said it clipped a mountain and then crashed, AP reported.
The plane was heading to the city of Constantine located in the northwest of the country, according to military sources, RIA Novosti reports.
Families of military staff were travelling on the plane. The C-130 Hercules aircraft crashed with 99 passengers and four crew members onboard.
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Ambulances have been sent to the scene of the crash. The authorities have not yet released a statement on the crash, and no official death toll was immediately available.
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The C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop aircraft, originally designed for troop, medical evacuation, and cargo transport.
The last major plane crash in Algeria occurred on March 6, 2003, when a plane heading from Tamanrasset in the south of the country crashed with 103 people on board. Only one person survived on that occasion.

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