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Under the US Congress approval, the United States International Development Finance Corporation, will provide a plan of 125 million USD loan to ONEX Shipyards for the rehabilitation and modernization of the Elefsina Shipyards. Elefsis/Elefsina Shipyards was founded in 1968, and since then it has constructed and structurally serviced many types of ships, including the largest bulk carriers built in Greece and military ships.On January 18th 2023, ANIC (Aegean Neorion Innovation Center), opened up its gates in Syros aiming to contribute to the promotion of technology and innovation in the islands region. ANIC, an initiative of ONEX Shipyards and Technologies Group, South Aegean Region and CISCO, along with leading partners such as COSMOTE and University of the Aegean, will constitute a dynamic and innovative ecosystem in the technological capital of the Aegean, Syros. The Inauguration Ceremony was honored by the presence of H.E. the Ambassador of the USA in Athens Mr. Tsounis, Deputy Health Minister Mrs. Gkagka and variοus other officials. [ONEX PRESS RELEASE]
The Greek Government, through the Acceleration and transparency of implementation of Strategic Investments Law, provides the international and Greek investment community with a stable and transparent investment framework that includes regulations, procedures, and administrative mechanisms for the implementation of major public and private projects. Through the Law, critical factors that have inhibited major investment in Greece are abolished.
The Law allows business people to proceed without bureaucracy, legal framework complexity, and opacity which, to date, have discouraged investors and significantly delayed the implementation of major projects.
The legislation is aimed at the development of investment projects that deliver long-term, high-impact positive results for Greece ’s national economy. In turn, this will lead to the creation of a more modern infrastructure, advanced transport and telecom networks, and better services to citizens. Improved economic competitiveness, job creation, the production of innovative, high-tech, value-added products and services, and the development of environmentally friendly and socially responsible companies will be achieved.
GrForGrowth initiative embraces research, development and investment by Microsoft in Greece. The sustainable project includes data-centres infrastructure, a significant technology commitment to support the people, government and businesses of all sizes in Greece with technology and resources to create new opportunities for growth.
"By a substantial margin, this is the largest investment Microsoft has made in Greece in the 28 years we have been operating here. In part, this reflects confidence that our world-leading data-center technology can help enable innovation and growth across Greek economy. In addition, this large investment reflects our optimism about Greeces future, its forward-leaning government, and the country's ongoing economic recovery", said Brad Smith, President of Microsoft.
