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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These 20 Dutch municipalities have a fireworks ban for New Year’s Eve 2025These 20 Dutch municipalities have a fireworks ban for New Year’s Eve 2025
Dutch law in 2026: This is what’s changing in the Netherlands next yearDutch law in 2026: This is what’s changing in the Netherlands next year
What to expect when visiting a Dutch saunaWhat to expect when visiting a Dutch sauna
What were the Netherlands’ most streamed songs on Spotify for 2025?What were the Netherlands’ most streamed songs on Spotify for 2025?
Group of Dutch crocheters create Christmas tree of almost 2.000 granny squaresGroup of Dutch crocheters create Christmas tree of almost 2.000 granny squares
What did people in the Netherlands google in 2025?What did people in the Netherlands google in 2025?
Amsterdam skipper receives fine for boat with excessive Christmas lightsAmsterdam skipper receives fine for boat with excessive Christmas lights
Amsterdam municipality launches TikTok channel targeted towards young peopleAmsterdam municipality launches TikTok channel targeted towards young people
ECB holiday closure could delay December salaries in the NetherlandsECB holiday closure could delay December salaries in the Netherlands
Many Dutch workers will not see wage increases in 2026, says AWVNMany Dutch workers will not see wage increases in 2026, says AWVN
Twiliner launches luxury night bus between Amsterdam, Zurich and BarcelonaTwiliner launches luxury night bus between Amsterdam, Zurich and Barcelona
Rijksmuseum announces plans to open branch in EindhovenRijksmuseum announces plans to open branch in Eindhoven
NS timetable changes: What to expect for Dutch train travel in 2026NS timetable changes: What to expect for Dutch train travel in 2026
European Sleeper to run night trains between Amsterdam and MilanEuropean Sleeper to run night trains between Amsterdam and Milan
Packages from China to cost average of 6 euros more due to new Dutch surchargePackages from China to cost average of 6 euros more due to new Dutch surcharge
GoVolta introduces affordable rail route between Amsterdam, Berlin and HamburgGoVolta introduces affordable rail route between Amsterdam, Berlin and Hamburg
Minimum wage workers in the Netherlands will keep more of their paycheck in 2026Minimum wage workers in the Netherlands will keep more of their paycheck in 2026
Dutch workers retire 2,5 years later than they did in 2010, study findsDutch workers retire 2,5 years later than they did in 2010, study finds
US bill banning dual citizenship could affect Americans in the NetherlandsUS bill banning dual citizenship could affect Americans in the Netherlands
Hundreds of kilos of illegal fireworks discovered under Dutch police stationHundreds of kilos of illegal fireworks discovered under Dutch police station
Utrecht crowned most bicycle-friendly city in global rankingUtrecht crowned most bicycle-friendly city in global ranking
The Netherlands to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel's participationThe Netherlands to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel's participation
December weather forecast predicts higher chance of snowy Dutch ChristmasDecember weather forecast predicts higher chance of snowy Dutch Christmas
The Netherlands has more than 200.000 homes standing emptyThe Netherlands has more than 200.000 homes standing empty
Extra special supermoon visible over the Netherlands on December 5Extra special supermoon visible over the Netherlands on December 5
D66 and CDA plan to halt 30 percent ruling cuts in new coalition proposalD66 and CDA plan to halt 30 percent ruling cuts in new coalition proposal
Buying a house in the Netherlands now requires 160.000 euros out of pocketBuying a house in the Netherlands now requires 160.000 euros out of pocket
Amsterdam residents to see lower water bills for 2026Amsterdam residents to see lower water bills for 2026
The Netherlands scraps plans to increase Box 3 asset taxThe Netherlands scraps plans to increase Box 3 asset tax
Number of people working part time in the Netherlands continues to growNumber of people working part time in the Netherlands continues to grow
Rotterdam sees success with trial using ferrets to control rat populationRotterdam sees success with trial using ferrets to control rat population
1 in 6 people in the Netherlands find work stressful, study shows1 in 6 people in the Netherlands find work stressful, study shows
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