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Rijnmond News: Outrage in Rotterdam Over Controversial Projections at a GP Practice – What Happened?

Local News ✍️ Bas de Vries 🕒 2026-03-25 15:25 🔥 Views: 2

Rotterdam, my city. You’re used to the directness, the live-and-let-live attitude. But sometimes, tension erupts in the most unexpected of places. Over the past few hours, Rijnmond news has been focused on one address: a GP practice in the city. Images were projected onto its facade that many found deeply offensive. I've seen the images, and I understand the uproar.

Projection on building in Rotterdam

What exactly happened?

It involves a projection onto the facade of the GP practice. The images displayed text and moving visuals that many consider to glorify violence. I first heard about it last evening through the city's news feed, and it was immediately the talk of the town. This wasn't just a simple complaint; the imagery was such that the police launched an investigation right away. It seems to be an action linked to the conflict in the Middle East, but the timing and the location – a medical facility – makes it particularly shocking.

The reactions: “This doesn't belong here”

I spoke with a few people in the neighbourhood. No one could believe what appeared on the building's facade. A man I've known for years put it well: “You can have whatever opinion you want about the situation over there, but don't do it at a place where people come for their health. This isn't a platform for that.” It's a sentiment that's widely shared. The debate is also raging on local stations across the region. People are shocked, but also angry that something like this could happen without anyone stepping in.

  • The projection: Displayed text that incited violence and was deemed highly offensive.
  • Police investigation: The police immediately started an investigation into the images and those responsible. They have secured CCTV footage.
  • Mixed feelings: While there is an understanding for freedom of speech, there is zero tolerance in the city for inciting hatred, especially not at a GP practice.

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In situations like this, you just want to know what's going on. No coloured stories, just the facts. I even turned on the radio last night to see if more details had emerged, but for the latest news, I still prefer to stick close to home. Rijnmond remains the source that knows the city inside out. Whether you're listening on air, watching, or following online, you can tell immediately: these are people who know the street names, understand the neighbourhoods, and know exactly why something like this causes such a stir.

It remains to be seen what the police investigation will uncover. For now, it's important that calm returns. The GP practice continues to operate as usual, as it should. But the images from last night will linger in the city for a while. It's a stark reminder that global tensions can sometimes feel very close to home, sometimes in the most unexpected places.