Protesters enter Microsoft data centre site in Amsterdam

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An activist holds a placard during a protest against the construction of a Microsoft data centre, citing environmental concerns and local opposition, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 6, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw
Activists climb a structure as they protest against the construction of a Microsoft data centre, citing environmental concerns and local opposition, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 6, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw
Activists climb a fence as they protest against the construction of a Microsoft data centre, citing environmental concerns and local opposition, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 6, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw

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AMSTERDAM, Nov 6 : Protesters broke into a Microsoft data centre site in Amsterdam on Friday.

The incident occurred during a demonstration against the facility on the outskirts of the Dutch capital. Around 100 people made it on the construction site, a Reuters witness saw.

Source: Reuters

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