Major AI data centre to boost Greece’s digital economy

A new $330 million data centre investment is poised to boost Greece’s digital economy. French company Data4 has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art AI hub in Paiania, near Athens. This development is expected to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.

Data4, which already manages data centres across six European nations, aims to collaborate with Greek banks to finance the project. CEO Olivier Micheli highlighted the significant contribution this data centre would bring to Greece’s economy and digital ecosystem. The hub may expand further, with potential investments of €200 million to add two more centres.

Greece is rapidly emerging as a key data hub in Southeast Europe. With a growing number of data centres, including upcoming investments from global players like Microsoft and Google, the country is positioned to become a digital gateway between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Recent telecoms infrastructure, including high-speed cables, further boosts this role.

Market research shows the data centre sector in Greece is expected to grow by 9% annually through 2028. The country’s digital transformation is being propelled by government support and the increasing adoption of AI and cloud services. Greece could soon become the second-largest data hub in the Mediterranean.