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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Why non-EU travellers now wait 2 hours at Schiphol Why non-EU travellers now wait 2 hours at Schiphol
Dutch heat record from 1947 broken as tropical days pile upDutch heat record from 1947 broken as tropical days pile up
Schiphol faces security strike as unions issue ultimatumSchiphol faces security strike as unions issue ultimatum
What Accell's bankruptcy means for your Batavus or Sparta bike What Accell's bankruptcy means for your Batavus or Sparta bike
Amsterdam and Utrecht face daytime water ban amid drought Amsterdam and Utrecht face daytime water ban amid drought
Booking.com scams surge in 2026, Dutch fraud helpdesk warnsBooking.com scams surge in 2026, Dutch fraud helpdesk warns
Amsterdam ferry workers threaten strike over GVB trialAmsterdam ferry workers threaten strike over GVB trial
IND extends job search period for work permit holders in the NetherlandsIND extends job search period for work permit holders in the Netherlands
Clear skies set for solar eclipse in the Netherlands as hot weather rolls inClear skies set for solar eclipse in the Netherlands as hot weather rolls in
Energy prices rise in the Netherlands due to low water levels Energy prices rise in the Netherlands due to low water levels
Dutch ice cream parlours boom as flavours get weirderDutch ice cream parlours boom as flavours get weirder
Saving with AH koopzegels to take twice as long as stamp prices riseSaving with AH koopzegels to take twice as long as stamp prices rise
Reports of fake police officers reach record high in the NetherlandsReports of fake police officers reach record high in the Netherlands
Possible data leak at Bol causes order delays and cancellationsPossible data leak at Bol causes order delays and cancellations
Will the nationwide fireworks ban in the Netherlands be effective?Will the nationwide fireworks ban in the Netherlands be effective?
EU right to repair pushes manufacturers to repair devices even after warrantyEU right to repair pushes manufacturers to repair devices even after warranty
How to safely watch the 2026 solar eclipse in the NetherlandsHow to safely watch the 2026 solar eclipse in the Netherlands
NL-Alert and trains cancelled as wildfire in Limburg spreads over 100 hectaresNL-Alert and trains cancelled as wildfire in Limburg spreads over 100 hectares
Dutch public transport to be disrupted by 24-hour strike on September 9Dutch public transport to be disrupted by 24-hour strike on September 9
Speed camera marathon takes place across the Netherlands this weekSpeed camera marathon takes place across the Netherlands this week
Fires in electric meter cupboards occur more often due to connection overloadFires in electric meter cupboards occur more often due to connection overload
Eindhoven opens Stadhuis to residents for free cool-down in extreme heatEindhoven opens Stadhuis to residents for free cool-down in extreme heat
Caravans see renewed popularity in the NetherlandsCaravans see renewed popularity in the Netherlands
NS records profit thanks to increased traveller numbers and higher ticket pricesNS records profit thanks to increased traveller numbers and higher ticket prices
August 2026: 9 changes expats in the Netherlands need to know aboutAugust 2026: 9 changes expats in the Netherlands need to know about
Warnings issued at more Dutch swimming locations as water quality worsensWarnings issued at more Dutch swimming locations as water quality worsens
Record number of Dutch homes expected to be sold this year, says INGRecord number of Dutch homes expected to be sold this year, says ING
Canal Parade in Amsterdam to have dedicated seating for first timeCanal Parade in Amsterdam to have dedicated seating for first time
GVB tests new technology that automatically checks in Dutch travellers GVB tests new technology that automatically checks in Dutch travellers
Reckless driving in the Netherlands to earn penalties with new point system Reckless driving in the Netherlands to earn penalties with new point system
36C temperatures to heat the Netherlands as hot summer weather returns36C temperatures to heat the Netherlands as hot summer weather returns
Amsterdam to hold memorial service in support of victims of Berlin Pride attackAmsterdam to hold memorial service in support of victims of Berlin Pride attack
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