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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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Germany hopes to mediate in the Ukraine crisis..[ 4231 ]

Ukraine crisis: Germany launches fresh diplomatic bid

BBC.,, 13 May 2014 Last updated at 01:29 GMT
Armed pro-Russian activist at celebration of independence referendum in eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk. 12 May 2014
Armed activists patrolled a rally in Luhansk after the referendum on self-rule
  Germany's foreign minister is due to arrive in Kiev amid fresh attempts to find a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier could also visit the east of the country where pro-Russian activists held referendums on self-rule on Sunday, reports say.
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Earlier, a separatist leader called on Russia to "absorb" the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk.
Kiev, the US and EU say the referendums in Donetsk and Luhansk were illegal.
Moscow annexed Ukraine's southern autonomous republic of Crimea in March following a controversial referendum, and Kiev fears a similar outcome in Donetsk, Luhansk and parts of southern Ukraine.
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Russia has called for the results of Sunday's vote to be "implemented".
Meanwhile, armed separatists remain in control of many official buildings across eastern Ukraine.
Mr Steinmeier, who attended a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, reiterated that he considers the referendums illegal, adding: "We cannot, and must not, take it seriously."
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His spokesman, Martin Schaefer, said Tuesday's trip was to support a national "round table" under the auspices of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation (OSCE).
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives at an EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels. 12 May 2014
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier hopes to mediate in the Ukraine crisis
 
Pro-Russia rally after referendum in eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk. 12 May 2014
Separatists in Luhansk declared a "sovereign state" after the referendum
 
Woman rides scooter past Ukrainian army checkpoint near Luhansk. 12 May 2014
The Ukrainian army has set up checkpoints around Luhansk and other eastern cities
 
The OSCE later issued a statement saying Russian President Vladimir Putin was "supportive" of its roadmap to defuse the crisis in Ukraine.
Mr Steinmeier has engaged in months of diplomacy over the crisis while German Chancellor Angela Merkel has held repeated phone calls with President Putin.
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The EU foreign ministers added 13 people and two businesses to its sanctions list for "undermining or threatening" Ukraine's sovereignty.
Those singled out include President Putin's first deputy chief of staff, Vyacheslav Volodin; the self-declared mayor of Sloviansk, Vyacheslav Ponomaryov, and two Crimean companies.
More than 60 individuals now face EU travel bans and asset freezes.
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Election pledge Germany, France and Britain also suggested that Russia would be further punished if it undermined Ukraine's planned presidential elections on 25 May.
A joint statement said the EU would "pay particular attention to all parties' attitude and behaviour towards the holding of free and fair presidential elections when deciding about possible future measures".
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Separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk say 89% and 96% respectively voted in favour of "self-rule" in the referendums.
Pro-Russian activists in Luhansk declared independence after the referendum there.
Self-declared Donetsk People's Republic leader Denis Pushilin urged Moscow to listen to the "will of the people".
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He said he was not calling for Russian military intervention but that "peacekeepers" may be needed. Moscow has not responded to his comments.
Nato believes some 40,000 Russian troops are deployed near Ukraine's border, although Moscow says they have been pulled back.
Map: Donetsk & Luhansk


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