Around 100 protesters, including members of Geef Tegengas, entered a Microsoft data center construction site on Amsterdam’s outskirts on Nov. 6, climbing cranes and unfurling banners. The site is planned for three 85-meter towers. Protesters oppose the construction, citing AI and Microsoft’s alleged involvement in the war in Gaza; campaigners called for a pause in data center construction.
WHO:
Protesters, including members of Geef Tegengas
WHAT:
Around 100 protesters entered a Microsoft data center construction site on Amsterdam’s outskirts, climbing cranes and unfurling banners. The site is planned for three 85-meter towers. Site owner Pure Data Centres said it was committed to engaging with local stakeholders. Campaigners said they planned protests in 16 countries on Friday and Saturday. Around 100 protesters entered a construction site for a new Microsoft data center on the outskirts of Amsterdam this morning, Reuters reported.
WHEN:
Nov 6, 2026
WHERE:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
WHY:
The protest opposed plans for three 85-meter data center towers and denounced AI and Microsoft’s alleged involvement in the war in Gaza. Campaigners called for a pause in large-scale data center construction, saying the AI building boom threatens water supplies, power grids and climate goals.
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