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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Fewer trains running between Utrecht and Amsterdam during track maintenanceFewer trains running between Utrecht and Amsterdam during track maintenance
The Netherlands likely to host speed skating for Winter Olympics 2030The Netherlands likely to host speed skating for Winter Olympics 2030
Cuts to mortgage tax relief in the Netherlands on the table againCuts to mortgage tax relief in the Netherlands on the table again
NS launches trial allowing low-income earners free travel on Dutch trainsNS launches trial allowing low-income earners free travel on Dutch trains
Dutch government to review benefit cuts after trade unions threaten strikesDutch government to review benefit cuts after trade unions threaten strikes
Air France-KLM’s name to change as SAS joins airline groupAir France-KLM’s name to change as SAS joins airline group
Say goodbye to spring temps as stormy and cold weather hits the NetherlandsSay goodbye to spring temps as stormy and cold weather hits the Netherlands
Coastal dunes in South Holland officially named Dutch national parkCoastal dunes in South Holland officially named Dutch national park
Dutch now favour Asian snacks over traditional bitterballenDutch now favour Asian snacks over traditional bitterballen
New Statiegeld campaign offers chance to win cash prizesNew Statiegeld campaign offers chance to win cash prizes
Renters use more income for Dutch housing than homeowners as gap widensRenters use more income for Dutch housing than homeowners as gap widens
Amsterdam Centraal ranked 7th most premium train station in the worldAmsterdam Centraal ranked 7th most premium train station in the world
Dutch petrol prices reach new record high as oil prices soarDutch petrol prices reach new record high as oil prices soar
EU to introduce stricter rules for fireworks after appeal by the NetherlandsEU to introduce stricter rules for fireworks after appeal by the Netherlands
WHO identifies 7 cases of hantavirus on Dutch cruise ship WHO identifies 7 cases of hantavirus on Dutch cruise ship
All Dutch police officers to tackle cybercrime in daily dutiesAll Dutch police officers to tackle cybercrime in daily duties
National Monument in Amsterdam defaced with red paint on Remembrance DayNational Monument in Amsterdam defaced with red paint on Remembrance Day
Less overbidding and more price reductions as Dutch housing market coolsLess overbidding and more price reductions as Dutch housing market cools
Faster green lights for cyclists with new Dutch appFaster green lights for cyclists with new Dutch app
Microchipping cats and dogs will be mandatory with new EU lawMicrochipping cats and dogs will be mandatory with new EU law
Code yellow issued for Saturday as thunderstorms and hail to hit the NetherlandsCode yellow issued for Saturday as thunderstorms and hail to hit the Netherlands
Low-income earners in the Netherlands to receive more holiday pay this yearLow-income earners in the Netherlands to receive more holiday pay this year
Large wildfire breaks out near Kessel campsite following ‘t Harde blazeLarge wildfire breaks out near Kessel campsite following ‘t Harde blaze
May 2026: 8 things expats in the Netherlands need to knowMay 2026: 8 things expats in the Netherlands need to know
Transavia scraps flights in May and June due to high fuel pricesTransavia scraps flights in May and June due to high fuel prices
Highs of up to 26 degrees expected in the Netherlands this weekHighs of up to 26 degrees expected in the Netherlands this week
Digital self-diagnosis tool used by Dutch doctors provides unreliable adviceDigital self-diagnosis tool used by Dutch doctors provides unreliable advice
Rising number of Dutch workers get paid day off on Liberation DayRising number of Dutch workers get paid day off on Liberation Day
Bin designed by Amsterdam students to separate statiegeld deposits goes viralBin designed by Amsterdam students to separate statiegeld deposits goes viral
Krispy Kreme to open first stores in the NetherlandsKrispy Kreme to open first stores in the Netherlands
The Netherlands ranked among world’s top 10 wealthiest countriesThe Netherlands ranked among world’s top 10 wealthiest countries
New app Flushiest lets users find and rent toilets from locals in AmsterdamNew app Flushiest lets users find and rent toilets from locals in Amsterdam
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