Stories from Schiphol · Netherlands

A large fire has broken out at a building on Schiphol Boulevard. Emergency services have responded to the scene under GRIP 1 scaling protocols. The fire involves a building roof.

Greenpeace activists entered a shareholder meeting for JBS, the world's largest meat company, held near Schiphol. The protesters were acting against a planned expansion in Nigeria that includes six new slaughterhouses. Shareholders evacuated the room during the incident. The group accused JBS of pollution, human rights violations, and deforestation during a shareholders' meeting. Military helicopters are currently using water from the Maas to combat a fire near the Veluwe, which is under control but still smoldering. Protesters are targeting the company's activities at Schiphol. The demonstrators occupied the meeting room before exiting the building. Protesters also cleaned blood-like paint from the hotel facade. Protesters also climbed the building's facade to hang a banner protesting the company. The incident was reported by BNR Nieuwsradio.