Al Jazeera · 2026-11-07
• What happened: Protesters storm site of Microsoft’s planned Amsterdam data centre Protesters storm site of Microsoft's planned Amsterdam data centre Activists in Amsterdam have stormed the site of a proposed Microsoft data centre. The AI boom is fuelling demand for the infrastructure, but locals say it will drain energy and water res... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Protesters storm site of Microsoft's planned Amsterdam data centre
Activists in Amsterdam have stormed the site of a proposed Microsoft data centre. The AI boom is fuelling demand for the infrastructure, but locals say it will drain energy and water resources. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports.
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