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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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
Utrecht’s fish doorbell returns on March 2 for migration seasonUtrecht’s fish doorbell returns on March 2 for migration season
These are the most welcoming Dutch cities for 2026These are the most welcoming Dutch cities for 2026
Dutch government services to be disrupted by strike on March 3Dutch government services to be disrupted by strike on March 3
40 percent of Dutch households do not keep enough cash at home for emergencies40 percent of Dutch households do not keep enough cash at home for emergencies
March 2026: 7 things expats in the Netherlands need to knowMarch 2026: 7 things expats in the Netherlands need to know
Amsterdam cracks down on nuisance and drug dealing in VondelparkAmsterdam cracks down on nuisance and drug dealing in Vondelpark
How to spot rare parade of six planets over the Netherlands this weekHow to spot rare parade of six planets over the Netherlands this week
Dutch stores recall headphones containing harmful substancesDutch stores recall headphones containing harmful substances
Odido data hackers demand ransom in "final warning"Odido data hackers demand ransom in "final warning"
Spring-like temperatures up to 20C expected in the Netherlands on WednesdaySpring-like temperatures up to 20C expected in the Netherlands on Wednesday
NS security staff to be armed with batons amid rising violence on Dutch trainsNS security staff to be armed with batons amid rising violence on Dutch trains
Winter Olympics success sees Dutch team bring home record number gold medalsWinter Olympics success sees Dutch team bring home record number gold medals
Jetten I cabinet incoming: What expats in the Netherlands need to knowJetten I cabinet incoming: What expats in the Netherlands need to know
EU ban means ketchup sachets will disappear from Dutch restaurantsEU ban means ketchup sachets will disappear from Dutch restaurants
Train route to connect Eindhoven and Brussels in the worksTrain route to connect Eindhoven and Brussels in the works
Sausage roll flavoured chips from Brabant become huge successSausage roll flavoured chips from Brabant become huge success
More drivers in the Netherlands receive traffic fines for mobile phone useMore drivers in the Netherlands receive traffic fines for mobile phone use
JD.com expands to home delivery in the Netherlands with JoybuyJD.com expands to home delivery in the Netherlands with Joybuy
Consumentenbond: No single Dutch supermarket can be cheapest overallConsumentenbond: No single Dutch supermarket can be cheapest overall
Code yellow then 15C: Dutch snow and ice to give way to spring-like weatherCode yellow then 15C: Dutch snow and ice to give way to spring-like weather
StemWijzer launches voting guides for Dutch local electionsStemWijzer launches voting guides for Dutch local elections
The Netherlands tops 2026 ranking for best quality of lifeThe Netherlands tops 2026 ranking for best quality of life
Only 5 Dutch municipalities have average housing prices under 300.000 eurosOnly 5 Dutch municipalities have average housing prices under 300.000 euros
Fewer trains running around Utrecht and Amsterdam from February 20Fewer trains running around Utrecht and Amsterdam from February 20
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