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 are the 2026 municipal election results for the major Dutch citiesThese are the 2026 municipal election results for the major Dutch cities
Locals overbid by more than internationals when buying Dutch homeLocals overbid by more than internationals when buying Dutch home
Exit polls released for 2026 local electionsExit polls released for 2026 local elections
Nighttime voting sees good turnout as Dutch local elections kick offNighttime voting sees good turnout as Dutch local elections kick off
Internationals happy studying in the Netherlands except for housing challengesInternationals happy studying in the Netherlands except for housing challenges
Dutch government considers measures to combat rising petrol and energy pricesDutch government considers measures to combat rising petrol and energy prices
Local officials in Amsterdam-area call for 30% ruling to be scrappedLocal officials in Amsterdam-area call for 30% ruling to be scrapped
Dutch residents wait up to 2 years for mental health careDutch residents wait up to 2 years for mental health care
Iconic aquarium at Artis Zoo to reopen in JuneIconic aquarium at Artis Zoo to reopen in June
Dutch Beemster cheese crowned best in the worldDutch Beemster cheese crowned best in the world
NS trials running shorter trains during peak hours to reduce overcrowdingNS trials running shorter trains during peak hours to reduce overcrowding
ASML cleared to build second location in Eindhoven for 20.000 workersASML cleared to build second location in Eindhoven for 20.000 workers
KLM to raise ticket prices due to rising fuel costsKLM to raise ticket prices due to rising fuel costs
Hay fever complaints on the rise in the Netherlands due to high pollen levelsHay fever complaints on the rise in the Netherlands due to high pollen levels
International tenants more likely to lose rental deposits in the NetherlandsInternational tenants more likely to lose rental deposits in the Netherlands
How to vote in the Dutch local elections on March 18How to vote in the Dutch local elections on March 18
87% of Dutch residents would stop using DigiD if US takeover goes through87% of Dutch residents would stop using DigiD if US takeover goes through
Drivers pay more at the pump as Dutch petrol prices soarDrivers pay more at the pump as Dutch petrol prices soar
Mysterious meteor seen over the Netherlands causes damage in GermanyMysterious meteor seen over the Netherlands causes damage in Germany
Many Dutch residents lack knowledge about duties of municipal governmentMany Dutch residents lack knowledge about duties of municipal government
European Sleeper to launch Brussels-Milan night train in SeptemberEuropean Sleeper to launch Brussels-Milan night train in September
Giant chessboard returns to Amsterdam on FrederikspleinGiant chessboard returns to Amsterdam on Frederiksplein
NS returns to operating on profit for first time since 2019NS returns to operating on profit for first time since 2019
Sugar overload: Half of Dutch youth consume 17 glasses of soft drinks a weekSugar overload: Half of Dutch youth consume 17 glasses of soft drinks a week
Sunny Dutch weather continues after three days of record temperaturesSunny Dutch weather continues after three days of record temperatures
“Too early to panic” about rising gas prices in the Netherlands, says Dutch minister“Too early to panic” about rising gas prices in the Netherlands, says Dutch minister
Amsterdam Centraal night train services cancelled this weekendAmsterdam Centraal night train services cancelled this weekend
Only 20 percent of Dutch homes affordable for average-income householdsOnly 20 percent of Dutch homes affordable for average-income households
The Netherlands takes up offer for nuclear weapons cooperation with FranceThe Netherlands takes up offer for nuclear weapons cooperation with France
Skilled worker shortages mean more Dutch employers open to training new workersSkilled worker shortages mean more Dutch employers open to training new workers
First 2025 tax return received just 2 minutes after Dutch tax season beginsFirst 2025 tax return received just 2 minutes after Dutch tax season begins
Gas and electricity to cost Dutch households 50 euros lessGas and electricity to cost Dutch households 50 euros less
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