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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to strengthen economic ties and discuss regional developments. The leaders highlighted the success of surpassing €4 billion in UAE investments in Greece and explored further cooperation in AI, digital technology, renewable energy, and tourism. Mitsotakis emphasized Greece’s strategic role as an economic and energy bridge between India, the Middle East, and Europe, while inviting Sheikh Mohamed to visit Greece to reinforce their growing partnership.
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.
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
Serverfarm and IPTO have launched a joint venture, Gemini, to build hyperscale data centers across Greece. The initiative will address the growing demand for data center capacity, starting with a 130MW campus in the Greater Athens Area. This partnership combines Serverfarm’s expertise with IPTO’s infrastructure capabilities to deliver sustainable, high-quality data center solutions and establish Greece as a key digital hub.
Edgnex Data Centers, in partnership with PPC Group, is set to develop a 12.5MW data center in Athens, Greece, as part of the ‘Data In Scale’ joint venture. This project aims to bolster Greece’s digital infrastructure and establish the country as a key player in Southeast Europe’s tech ecosystem. Construction begins in Q1 2025, with plans to expand capacity to 25MW in future phases.
Greece is advancing its ambitions to become a regional technology and artificial intelligence hub with the construction of new data centers by Data4. These facilities will bolster Greece’s digital infrastructure and are expected to create significant economic opportunities. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed government support for this transformative investment, emphasizing its potential to reshape Greece’s global image and employ skilled workers.
