Amazon and DEI to Build First Giga Data Center in Greece, Western Macedonia

DEI and AWS have agreed to develop a data center in Western Macedonia, starting at 300 MW with potential to scale to 1 GW, marking a major investment in Greece's digital infrastructure. The project will repurpose lignite-dependent region for AI-era energy demand, but details on timeline and financing remain unclear. This signals a strategic shift for Greece's energy transition and positions the country as a regional data hub.