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Activists storm Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam

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Data centers use large amounts of power.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Day 2 · Society · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Activists storm Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam

Several hundred activists occupied the construction site. Similar actions took place across Europe, including Greenpeace in Switzerland.

Why it matters: Opposition to AI infrastructure is spreading.

Sources: The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Euronews · See it on the globe

Friday, November 6, 2026 · Day 1 · Technology · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Activists storm Microsoft data center site in Amsterdam

Protesters broke into a construction site for a Microsoft data center in Amsterdam. Greenpeace unfurled a banner at a Swiss site. Groups cite power and water use.

Why it matters: Backlash could slow AI build-out in Europe.

Sources: Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Euronews · See it on the globe

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