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Microsoft plans $1 billion investment in Greece

Today, Microsoft announced its biggest investment in its 28 years of operations in Greece, in a move the Greek government says will boost entrepreneurship and encourage other investments. Ilias Bellos, the business editor of Kathimerini, joins us to discuss the importance of this announcement and what it means for Greece’s efforts to attract investment.

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:

Microsoft plans $1 billion data center venture in Greece

Microsoft announces plans for first datacenter region in Greece as part of “GR for GRowth” digital transformation initiative

Gov't, Microsoft to announce big investment Monday

Pompeo’s visit prompted by Turkey’s S-400s

Nicosia welcomes departure of Yavuz

East Mediterranean dialogue prospects ‘at sea’

NATO chief hopes Greece, Turkey can negotiate differences

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