Microsoft Data Center Site in Amsterdam Reportedly Breached by Activists

10:27 AM EST, 11/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Microsoft's (MSFT) data center construction site in Amsterdam was breached by more than 100 environmental activists Friday as part of coordinated protests against similar facilities across Europe over the weekend, Bloomberg and Reuters reported. Site operator Pure Data Centres Group confirmed that protesters occupied the construction area, while Amsterdam police said one person was arrested for obstructing police work, according to Bloomberg. The news outlets reported that a protest coalition named Stop Dirty Data Centres had announced demonstrations and other actions in 16 countries, including Ireland, Poland, Denmark and the UK. Amsterdam police told MT Newswires that two groups of several hundred demonstrators gained access to the site by cutting open a fence and entering from the rear. Police said they demanded that protesters leave the site around 2:45 p.m. local time. While some activists left voluntarily, dozens who remained were being arrested, according to the statement. Microsoft did not respond to MT Newswires' comment request. Price: 529.35, Change: -6.58, Percent Change: -1.23