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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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Rising number of first-time buyers need parents’ help to afford Dutch homesRising number of first-time buyers need parents’ help to afford Dutch homes
Dutch government to raise salary requirements for highly skilled migrantsDutch government to raise salary requirements for highly skilled migrants
Over 130.000 Dutch travellers register claims in Booking.com lawsuitOver 130.000 Dutch travellers register claims in Booking.com lawsuit
Dutch city of Amersfoort installs canal steps to prevent cats from drowningDutch city of Amersfoort installs canal steps to prevent cats from drowning
Dutch cities with the best weatherDutch cities with the best weather
RIVM: Almost every Dutch resident has PFAS in blood above health limit RIVM: Almost every Dutch resident has PFAS in blood above health limit
Planned budget cuts for Dutch public transport to be scrappedPlanned budget cuts for Dutch public transport to be scrapped
Households in the Netherlands see disposable income grow by 2,2 percentHouseholds in the Netherlands see disposable income grow by 2,2 percent
Fines for dodging Dutch public transport fares to rise by 40 percentFines for dodging Dutch public transport fares to rise by 40 percent
Changes to Dutch integration exam to be implemented from July 1Changes to Dutch integration exam to be implemented from July 1
Skilled labour migration in the Netherlands drops by more than 25 percentSkilled labour migration in the Netherlands drops by more than 25 percent
Heat warning issued as temperatures of up to 39C expected in the NetherlandsHeat warning issued as temperatures of up to 39C expected in the Netherlands
July 2025: 12 things expats in the Netherlands need to knowJuly 2025: 12 things expats in the Netherlands need to know
Surfing in the Dutch capital: Plans submitted for wave pool in AmsterdamSurfing in the Dutch capital: Plans submitted for wave pool in Amsterdam
Dutch municipalities issue warnings amid rise in oak processionary caterpillarsDutch municipalities issue warnings amid rise in oak processionary caterpillars
Gun laws in the NetherlandsGun laws in the Netherlands
The Netherlands to relax building regulations for quicker and cheaper housingThe Netherlands to relax building regulations for quicker and cheaper housing
Booking.com lawsuit could see Dutch travellers receive compensationBooking.com lawsuit could see Dutch travellers receive compensation
The Netherlands sees record amount of sunshine in 2025 so farThe Netherlands sees record amount of sunshine in 2025 so far
NS to replace unlimited youth day ticket with 40 percent discountNS to replace unlimited youth day ticket with 40 percent discount
Dutch unions announce strike for KLM ground staff on June 28Dutch unions announce strike for KLM ground staff on June 28
EU to ban airlines from charging extra for hand luggage on flightsEU to ban airlines from charging extra for hand luggage on flights
Trains around Schiphol halted for the day due to power outageTrains around Schiphol halted for the day due to power outage
Major Dutch companies enforce return to office policiesMajor Dutch companies enforce return to office policies
200 kilometres of traffic jams on Dutch highways due to NATO summit closures200 kilometres of traffic jams on Dutch highways due to NATO summit closures
Two Dutch universities make top 100 in new QS rankingTwo Dutch universities make top 100 in new QS ranking
Dutch clogs: The famous wooden shoes of the NetherlandsDutch clogs: The famous wooden shoes of the Netherlands
Dutch travellers fly less often due to stricter carry-on regulationsDutch travellers fly less often due to stricter carry-on regulations
Blokker reopens 40 stores in the Netherlands after bankruptcyBlokker reopens 40 stores in the Netherlands after bankruptcy
New night train Nox to connect Amsterdam with dozens of European citiesNew night train Nox to connect Amsterdam with dozens of European cities
NL-Alert issued as smoke reaches Amsterdam from fire in MiddenbeemsterNL-Alert issued as smoke reaches Amsterdam from fire in Middenbeemster
Minimum wage and state pension in the Netherlands to increase in JulyMinimum wage and state pension in the Netherlands to increase in July
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