Marina Satti is set to light up Plateia Nerou on June 25 with her POP Tour, delivering a night of explosive energy and genre-defying sound. From the platinum beats of Tucutum to the viral fire of Epano Sto Trapezi, the multi-talented star blends Greek pop with Balkan roots and modern flair, promising a live show that’s as tender as it is wild.
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Greek pop star Sakis Rouvas breaks new ground with ‘Kontra Pao’, the first AI-generated music video in Greece. Directed by Mike Marzz, this visually stunning release blends cutting-edge technology with Rouvas’ signature Latin pop energy. The song, already a viral hit on TikTok and Instagram, continues to dominate radio airwaves.
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Seismic activity in the Santorini-Amorgos zone has shown signs of decline, according to the Seismology Laboratory of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens. On February 13, over 100 earthquakes were recorded, with only two reaching magnitudes of 4.0 or greater and none exceeding 4.5. Experts noted a reduction in both the frequency and intensity of tremors, marking a shift from the heightened activity observed since late January. Since the start of this seismic episode, more than 17,500 earthquakes have been detected using machine learning and artificial intelligence methods. Scientists continue to monitor the region closely.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace during his visit to the AI Summit. Their one-hour meeting addressed key issues including Meteor missile sales, defense cooperation, and the importance of fiscal flexibility for EU member states. Mitsotakis also highlighted Greece’s role in the development of artificial intelligence, showcasing its national AI strategy and participation in major European AI initiatives.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris for a wide-ranging discussion on bilateral relations, the European economy, and defense cooperation. Their talks focused on strengthening EU competitiveness through artificial intelligence and the need for increased budgetary flexibility for defense investments. The meeting reaffirmed the strong ties between Greece and France amid evolving geopolitical challenges.
Greece is taking a leading role in European AI development, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated at the AI Summit in Paris. He highlighted Greece’s comprehensive national AI strategy and its selection as one of seven EU nations awarded the AI Factory initiative. With a strong talent pool and major tech investments, Greece is advancing AI infrastructure while emphasising responsible governance to mitigate risks. Mitsotakis underscored the country’s commitment to using AI for boosting productivity and enhancing public administration efficiency, positioning Greece as a key player in Europe’s AI future.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be in France on Monday to participate in the Summit for Action in the Field of Artificial Intelligence in Paris. He will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. The summit will gather heads of state, leaders of international organizations, CEOs, academics, NGOs, and artists.
A fake video, allegedly circulated by Turks to damage Santorini’s tourism industry, has sparked outrage on social media. Created using artificial intelligence, the video has led to widespread protests online, particularly on platforms like X/Twitter.
Following Italy’s ban, pressure mounts on Greece to block the Chinese chatbot DeepSeek over data privacy concerns. Digital rights group Homo Digitalis is urging Greek authorities to suspend the app until developer DeepSeek provides satisfactory answers regarding user data handling. The chatbot’s latest release sparked upheaval in Western tech markets.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will join world leaders, researchers, and industry experts in Paris on February 10-11, 2025, for the AI Action Summit, as the city becomes the global hub of Artificial Intelligence. The summit aims to foster international collaboration on sustainable AI, effective governance, and equitable access to AI technologies, amid growing competition between the US and China.
Theodoros Roussopoulos has been unanimously re-elected as President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, earning the trust of 612 MPs from 46 countries. In his second term, Roussopoulos aims to strengthen international cooperation, support Ukraine, address human rights challenges, and explore the impact of artificial intelligence on democracy through an upcoming international conference.
The Greek police are preparing to integrate AI into their operations to enhance efficiency in crime solving, traffic management, and preventing illegal activities. With backing from the Ministry of Digital Governance and EU funding, AI will help speed up investigations, improve accuracy, and support faster responses to cases of violence. However, full implementation will depend on the digitization of police records.
U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to implement strict restrictions on the export of AI chips, limiting access to all countries except a select group of 18 close allies. This decision will also impact nations such as Poland, Romania, and Israel, which have been placed in a tier 2 category, potentially slowing their domestic AI technology development.
Greece is emerging as one of the leading players in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Central…
Gov.gr Ranks 2nd Among 74 Companies for Customer Experience, Highlighting Digital Progress in Greece
Gov.gr has ranked 2nd in customer experience among 74 companies in a recent survey by Braincandy, maintaining its top position in the public sector. The ranking highlights the success of Greece’s digital transformation, with the platform providing citizens with easy access to government services. Minister Dimitris Papastergiou emphasized the government’s commitment to digitalizing all state procedures by the end of its term, with Gov.gr also leading the way in integrating Artificial Intelligence through its digital assistant, mAigov.
Greek startups achieved remarkable growth in 2024, raising over €555 million—a 15% increase compared to last year, defying Europe’s funding downturn. Key sectors like AI, biotechnology, and health technology led the way, while foreign investors showed strong interest, with 36% from the U.S. The ecosystem continues to mature, with standout achievements like the $1.24 billion acquisition of BETA CAE Systems
Greece will host one of the EU’s first seven AI factories as part of a €1.5 billion initiative led by EuroHPC to foster AI innovation across Europe. Named *Pharos*, the Greek project focuses on health, Greek culture, and sustainable development, leveraging the Daedalus supercomputer to support startups, SMEs, and a trans-border AI ecosystem. Slated to begin in 2025, the initiative aims to position Greece as a key player in the EU’s AI landscape.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced Greece’s ambition to lead in artificial intelligence during the “AI Connect” conference in Athens. Highlighting Greece’s National Strategy for AI and the European Commission’s recognition of the “Pharos” project, he emphasized AI’s transformative potential in public policy, healthcare, and urban development, while addressing the importance of ethical AI practices.
Greece is taking its first steps to integrate Artificial Intelligence into education through the AI4edu program, co-funded by the European Union. This initiative introduces AI tools like Study Buddy for students and Teacher Mate for educators, aiming to enhance learning and teaching while addressing key concerns like information overload and data interpretation challenges.
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase and proud Greek American, firmly believes in the transformative power of artificial intelligence. In a CNBC interview, Dimon emphasized that AI is not merely a hype but a real and lasting technology that will impact our lives in numerous ways, including revolutionizing healthcare by potentially saving lives and creating cancer cures.
The Greek economy is set to grow by over 2% annually through 2026, fueled by EU funds and employment gains, according to an OECD report. While highlighting Greece’s recovery from its debt crisis, the OECD urged further reforms to enhance investment, competitiveness, and tax policy. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasised the nation’s progress in job creation and rising wages, while pledging continued reforms under Greece’s stable government.
Greece is making significant strides in AI technology with the development of a Greek Large Language Model. This innovative tool will enable machines to understand and process the Greek language more effectively, opening up new possibilities for various applications, from language translation to content creation.
Data4 has launched a €300 million project in Greece, building its first of potentially four data centers near Athens. This investment underscores Greece’s growing importance as a digital infrastructure hub connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, fueled by increasing subsea cable connectivity and a rapidly expanding data center market.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s strides in artificial intelligence at the Future Unfold conference in Athens, emphasising the country’s shift from follower to leader in state-citizen communication. He also discussed Greece’s economic recovery, investment growth, and the importance of strengthening its strategic partnership with the United States, while urging the EU to enhance defence spending for greater strategic autonomy.
Promising “no more vague valuations,” a new platform showcasing actual prices of houses, land, and…
Citizens to Switch Energy Providers via Gov.gr Wallet, Says Digital Governance Minister Papastergiou
Greece’s Digital Governance Minister, Dimitris Papastergiou, announced that citizens will soon be able to switch energy providers through the Gov.gr Wallet. This user-friendly system, expected to launch in the coming days, will allow citizens to provide consent via a notification from their current provider. At an event by the Hellenic-Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Papastergiou highlighted upcoming opportunities in environmental sustainability and technology collaboration between Greece and Spain, as well as the importance of adopting European data governance regulations.
A new law passed by Greece’s Department of Digital Government unblocks thousands of property transfers, allowing owners to unilaterally amend contracts without the need for co-owner consent. The legislation also introduces measures for immediate refunds of outstanding fees, simplifies the correction of property classifications, and leverages Artificial Intelligence to streamline the registration process, aiming to complete the Land Registry by 2025.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscored Greece’s commitment to digital transformation during a meeting on Monday…
Demis Hassabis, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, reflects on how the transformative potential of artificial intelligence has been evident to him for decades. Despite his early insights, he is surprised it took the world so long to catch on. As AI reaches a landmark moment with recent Nobel recognitions and transformative contributions, Hassabis discusses both the current hype and the long-term underappreciation of AI’s capabilities.
