Simone Jacobs

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Editor for the Netherlands at IamExpat Media. Simone studied Genetics and Zoology at the University of Pretoria in South Africa before moving to the Netherlands, where she has been working as a writer and editor since 2022. One thing she lo... show more
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First Nintendo store in Benelux launches in EindhovenFirst Nintendo store in Benelux launches in Eindhoven
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Dutch experts push for age limit of 12 years for e-bikes to improve fitnessDutch experts push for age limit of 12 years for e-bikes to improve fitness
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The Netherlands extends tighter border controls until June 2026The Netherlands extends tighter border controls until June 2026
Netflix raises subscription prices in the NetherlandsNetflix raises subscription prices in the Netherlands
New Year’s Eve fireworks show in Rotterdam cancelledNew Year’s Eve fireworks show in Rotterdam cancelled
Electoral council confirms D66 election win as Dutch coalition talks continueElectoral council confirms D66 election win as Dutch coalition talks continue
Deteriorating parcel delivery causes frustration among Dutch residentsDeteriorating parcel delivery causes frustration among Dutch residents
FlixTrain to expand budget rail service to the NetherlandsFlixTrain to expand budget rail service to the Netherlands
Company bicycles become popular work benefit in the NetherlandsCompany bicycles become popular work benefit in the Netherlands
Travel times on international high-speed trains could halve with new EU plansTravel times on international high-speed trains could halve with new EU plans
Train tickets in the Netherlands to cost 6,5 percent more in 2026Train tickets in the Netherlands to cost 6,5 percent more in 2026
Plans to cut Dutch healthcare deductible taken off the tablePlans to cut Dutch healthcare deductible taken off the table
Dutch student housing shortage continues to grow as landlords sell upDutch student housing shortage continues to grow as landlords sell up
Mild autumn weather to warm the Netherlands with highs up to 18C this weekMild autumn weather to warm the Netherlands with highs up to 18C this week
PVV’s Geert Wilders claims election fraud, no evidence says Dutch councilsPVV’s Geert Wilders claims election fraud, no evidence says Dutch councils
Utrecht residents urged to boil drinking water amid bacterial contaminationUtrecht residents urged to boil drinking water amid bacterial contamination
The Netherlands now has more unemployed people than job vacanciesThe Netherlands now has more unemployed people than job vacancies
Artis Zoo becomes world’s first zoo to be certified Urban Night Sky PlaceArtis Zoo becomes world’s first zoo to be certified Urban Night Sky Place
Virgin to launch international train route connecting Amsterdam and LondonVirgin to launch international train route connecting Amsterdam and London
D66 becomes largest Dutch party, claiming election winD66 becomes largest Dutch party, claiming election win
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Dutch election: D66 and PVV neck and neck with smallest difference everDutch election: D66 and PVV neck and neck with smallest difference ever
International student numbers at Dutch universities drop for first time in yearsInternational student numbers at Dutch universities drop for first time in years
Spike in number of Dutch cyclists receiving fines for cycling without lightsSpike in number of Dutch cyclists receiving fines for cycling without lights
Amsterdam Dance Event sees record high attendance with 600.000 visitorsAmsterdam Dance Event sees record high attendance with 600.000 visitors
Price increases for Dutch groceries still higher than European averagePrice increases for Dutch groceries still higher than European average
EU approves new rules to ban drivers bloc-wide for serious traffic offencesEU approves new rules to ban drivers bloc-wide for serious traffic offences
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