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Greece to Develop 18 Data Centers by 2030, Says Kyranakis

Greece plans to develop 18 data centers by 2030, with most located in Attica and Thessaloniki, according to Deputy Minister of Digital Governance Konstantinos Kyranakis. Speaking at the Athens Energy Summit, he highlighted Greece’s efforts to attract tech investments but warned that rising energy costs could hinder future growth. Kyranakis also noted that US tech firms are reconsidering data center locations based on energy pricing, posing challenges for Greece’s competitiveness in the secto

Amazon Expands Renewable Energy Investments in Greece

Amazon has announced three new renewable energy projects in Greece, increasing its total investments in the country to eight. These projects, including solar and wind farms in Thessaly, Western Greece, and Western Macedonia, will generate 657 MW of coal-free energy—enough to power 330,000 households. As the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in Greece and Europe in 2024, Amazon reinforces its commitment to a carbon-free future while supporting local communities and economic growth.

TRUMP TO MEET NETFLIX CEO TED SARANDOS AT MAR-A-LAGO

Trump to Meet Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos at Mar-a-Lago

Netflix co-CEO and proud Greek-American Ted Sarandos is set to meet with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, marking a notable dialogue between the entertainment industry and political leadership. Sarandos’ Greek roots and his significant influence add an intriguing angle to Trump’s ongoing discussions with major business leaders, including Amazon’s Jeff Bezos.

Amazon Fuels Greek Renewable Energy Growth with Investment in Three Wind Farms

Amazon invests in three Greek wind farms to power its operations and support Greece’s renewable energy goals. The projects, developed by Aer Soléir, will generate clean energy equivalent to powering nearly 200,000 homes and create hundreds of jobs. This investment aligns with Amazon’s Climate Pledge and Greece’s National Energy and Climate Plan.

Federal Investigation Accuses Social Media Giants of Mass Surveillance

A federal investigation by the FTC has accused major social media companies of engaging in “mass surveillance” by collecting and selling vast amounts of user data. The report highlights concerns over privacy risks and the lack of protection for children, while companies like Meta, YouTube, and TikTok face scrutiny for prioritizing profits from targeted advertising.

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“Greece can be a leader in Europe.” Achilles Tsaltas, VP of The New York Times, discusses the future of media in Greece

Achilles Tsaltas, the Vice President International Conferences, The New York Times and current President of the Foundation for Democracy and Culture says, “We, as an institution of the Athens Democracy Forum, believe much more in Europe as the core centre of the Western culture, rather than America. The US democracy has suffered a great shock recently, and so, America has a lot of work to do inside. The ones who can save Western civilisation are European countries.”

This Is Athens Campaign: Thousands of foreigners relocate to Athens to work-from-home

“Even the lockdown is more beautiful in Athens,” reads the slogan of the recent This is Athens marketing campaign by the city. Digital nomads from across the globe are relocating to work-from-home in Athens finding there the best balance between work and personal life, at an affordable price, without being deprived of the comforts and rights offered by Europe.

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“I can imagine myself living and working from a Greek island” says DELL Chief Technology Officer John Roese

“I think that I will easily work from an island in Greece. It is a very beautiful country.” In a recent teleconference, John Roese, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Dell Technologies, discussed the open prospects and great potential that Greece has to attract foreign workers and companies in the field of technology and informatics.

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