{
  "id": 6574778,
  "title": "Google to invest €13bn in Finnish AI data centres, its biggest European push yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/google-to-invest-13bn-in-finnish-ai-data-centres-its-biggest-european-6574778",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-09T10:16:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews Business",
    "slug": "euronews-business",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/09/09/google-to-invest-13bn-in-finnish-ai-data-centres-its-biggest-european-push-yet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google is set to invest €13 billion in Finland, marking its largest European investment to date. The funds will support the construction of data centres and infrastructure in four municipalities - Hamina, Kajaani, Muhos, and Vaala. The facilities will power various Google services, including its Gemini chatbot. This significant investment underscores Finland's leadership in responsibly building AI infrastructure. Construction is slated for completion between 2027 and 2028, with Google estimating the investment will add €3.6 billion annually to Finland's GDP and support over 37,000 jobs. Currently, around 7,000 jobs will be sustained post-construction, encompassing technical, facility, and supply chain roles. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo praised the move, emphasizing it underscores Finland's strengths in the data economy. Orpo highlighted that the investment will spur innovation, research, and development, paving the way for lasting benefits for both parties. The decision to invest in Finland is partly due to its cold climate, which reduces cooling costs for data centres, while its stable and relatively cheap power from nuclear plants, wind, and hydro contributes to the sector's growth. Over a dozen data centres are under construction in Finland, with Google's presence dating back to 2009 when it acquired a disused paper mill in Hamina, expanding since. For Orpo's right-wing government, attracting such substantial investment is crucial, particularly as Finland grapples with record unemployment and weak growth. The data economy has emerged as one of the few sectors offering the prospect of significant investment and job creation in the country.",
  "summary": "Google will spend at least €13 billion on data centres and digital infrastructure in Finland over the next two years, its largest single investment in Europe, in a bet on the country's cheap power and climate.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Google announces €13b Finland investment in its largest European AI infrastructure push",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/google-announces-13b-finland-investment-in-its-largest-european-ai",
        "published": "2026-09-09T08:40:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}