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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More freelancers in the Netherlands despite stricter tax inspectionsMore freelancers in the Netherlands despite stricter tax inspections
Fewer fathers in the Netherlands use full parental leave, says new studyFewer fathers in the Netherlands use full parental leave, says new study
UWV reveals most promising professions in the Netherlands for 2026UWV reveals most promising professions in the Netherlands for 2026
Tropical heat continues in the Netherlands with highs of 38C this weekTropical heat continues in the Netherlands with highs of 38C this week
What you need to know about the Dutch public transport strike on June 24What you need to know about the Dutch public transport strike on June 24
Drones to help in removal of stray cats from Dutch islandDrones to help in removal of stray cats from Dutch island
Electric cars to act as buffers for power grid in new Dutch energy trialElectric cars to act as buffers for power grid in new Dutch energy trial
Rising number of oak processionary caterpillars cause nuisance in Dutch citiesRising number of oak processionary caterpillars cause nuisance in Dutch cities
The Netherlands among countries leading Europe for tobacco controlThe Netherlands among countries leading Europe for tobacco control
TU Delft retains title of best Dutch university in QS rankingsTU Delft retains title of best Dutch university in QS rankings
Heat warning in place as the Netherlands braces for temps up to 36CHeat warning in place as the Netherlands braces for temps up to 36C
Utrecht property values now higher than in North Holland for first timeUtrecht property values now higher than in North Holland for first time
Dutch surcharge for packages from China scrapped awaiting new EU levyDutch surcharge for packages from China scrapped awaiting new EU levy
EU approves plan to ban airline fees for hand luggageEU approves plan to ban airline fees for hand luggage
49-euro tickets available again after launch crashes NS website49-euro tickets available again after launch crashes NS website
NS investigates possibility of running Dutch trains to and from GermanyNS investigates possibility of running Dutch trains to and from Germany
The Netherlands to heat up this week with temperatures reaching 30CThe Netherlands to heat up this week with temperatures reaching 30C
Dutch healthcare patients wait a year or more for specialist appointments Dutch healthcare patients wait a year or more for specialist appointments
First forest bus stop in the Netherlands opens in UtrechtFirst forest bus stop in the Netherlands opens in Utrecht
Travellers can save 25 percent on train journeys with Eurostar summer saleTravellers can save 25 percent on train journeys with Eurostar summer sale
FIFA 2026: How to watch the football World Cup in the NetherlandsFIFA 2026: How to watch the football World Cup in the Netherlands
EU says no to Dutch request for extension of extra border controlsEU says no to Dutch request for extension of extra border controls
Summer discount ticket for Dutch trains to launch earlier on June 15Summer discount ticket for Dutch trains to launch earlier on June 15
Surnames of both parents to be used when naming children in the NetherlandsSurnames of both parents to be used when naming children in the Netherlands
European Sleeper to connect Breda, Eindhoven and Milan with new night trainEuropean Sleeper to connect Breda, Eindhoven and Milan with new night train
Cost of traffic fines in the Netherlands to increase against expert adviceCost of traffic fines in the Netherlands to increase against expert advice
Dutch grid operator to pay households to switch off solar panelsDutch grid operator to pay households to switch off solar panels
New affordable rail route to launch between Amsterdam and ParisNew affordable rail route to launch between Amsterdam and Paris
The Netherlands sees number of million-euro houses rise by 22%The Netherlands sees number of million-euro houses rise by 22%
Best music festivals in the Netherlands revealedBest music festivals in the Netherlands revealed
Dutchman becomes first from the Netherlands to win British cheese rolling raceDutchman becomes first from the Netherlands to win British cheese rolling race
Heavy thunderstorms to follow hot Dutch weather on FridayHeavy thunderstorms to follow hot Dutch weather on Friday
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