Protest against factory farming in city center: "Stop the slaughter"

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the center of Amsterdam this afternoon to protest against the animal industry. The march began at Dam Square around 1:00 PM, with activists carrying banners calling for an end to animal slaughter, the closure of dolphinariums, and the cessation of animal testing. Participants eventually made their way toward the Museumplein to voice their concerns about animal welfare and industrial practices. The protest, which coincides with World Animal Day, was organized by several animal rights groups and included support from the Party for the Animals. Speakers and participants emphasized that millions of animals suffer daily within the livestock industry, as well as in laboratories and for entertainment purposes. They criticized the current treatment of animals as products, arguing that systemic changes are necessary to stop exploitation. This demonstration continues a tradition of similar protests held in the city on this day in recent years.