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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Number of cars registered in the Netherlands reaches new high of 10 millionNumber of cars registered in the Netherlands reaches new high of 10 million
Prinsjesdag 2025: What the Dutch government’s budget means for youPrinsjesdag 2025: What the Dutch government’s budget means for you
Dutch residents use Vinted to send packages to family to save on shippingDutch residents use Vinted to send packages to family to save on shipping
KNMI issues Code Yellow weather warning for strong winds in the NetherlandsKNMI issues Code Yellow weather warning for strong winds in the Netherlands
The Netherlands sees largest rise in purchasing power since 2001The Netherlands sees largest rise in purchasing power since 2001
Youth memberships at public libraries in the Netherlands reach record highYouth memberships at public libraries in the Netherlands reach record high
Amsterdam to bury time capsule in Dam Square during Open Monument DayAmsterdam to bury time capsule in Dam Square during Open Monument Day
New ICE trains to run between Amsterdam and Berlin from OctoberNew ICE trains to run between Amsterdam and Berlin from October
Calls mount for all parking fines in the Netherlands to be sent by mailCalls mount for all parking fines in the Netherlands to be sent by mail
Amsterdam invests 6 million euros to make the city safer for womenAmsterdam invests 6 million euros to make the city safer for women
KLM cancels more than 100 flights due to ground staff strikeKLM cancels more than 100 flights due to ground staff strike
Growing student housing shortage in the Netherlands leaves students hopelessGrowing student housing shortage in the Netherlands leaves students hopeless
Public transport in major Dutch cities saved from planned budget cutsPublic transport in major Dutch cities saved from planned budget cuts
Skatepark opens over roof of Amsterdam highway tunnelSkatepark opens over roof of Amsterdam highway tunnel
Chandra to Wubbo: These are the storm names the Netherlands choseChandra to Wubbo: These are the storm names the Netherlands chose
30 percent ruling in the Netherlands faces further cuts30 percent ruling in the Netherlands faces further cuts
Ryanair offers employees larger bonuses to crack down on oversized hand luggageRyanair offers employees larger bonuses to crack down on oversized hand luggage
The Netherlands considers legalising pepper spray for self-defenceThe Netherlands considers legalising pepper spray for self-defence
Code Yellow issued as the Netherlands braces for thunderstorms on WednesdayCode Yellow issued as the Netherlands braces for thunderstorms on Wednesday
Dutch health insurers to help GPs open new practices as shortage continuesDutch health insurers to help GPs open new practices as shortage continues
The Netherlands named among best countries to work in as an internationalThe Netherlands named among best countries to work in as an international
Dutch government to extend petrol tax cut for 2026Dutch government to extend petrol tax cut for 2026
September 2025: 8 things expats in the Netherlands need to knowSeptember 2025: 8 things expats in the Netherlands need to know
Albert Heijn experiments with security stickers on meat to prevent theftAlbert Heijn experiments with security stickers on meat to prevent theft
NS begins alerting passengers about emptier Dutch trains with push notificationsNS begins alerting passengers about emptier Dutch trains with push notifications
The Netherlands to introduce helmet requirement for e-bike riders under 18The Netherlands to introduce helmet requirement for e-bike riders under 18
1 in 10 people in the Netherlands caught out by QR code scams1 in 10 people in the Netherlands caught out by QR code scams
First ground frost in the Netherlands arrives a month earlyFirst ground frost in the Netherlands arrives a month early
PostNL no longer shipping parcels to US due to tariffsPostNL no longer shipping parcels to US due to tariffs
Only 2 percent of Dutch homes affordable for single-income householdsOnly 2 percent of Dutch homes affordable for single-income households
Puppet show on Dam Square in Amsterdam given cultural heritage statusPuppet show on Dam Square in Amsterdam given cultural heritage status
New and renovated Dutch stations will no longer have bicycle gutters on stairsNew and renovated Dutch stations will no longer have bicycle gutters on stairs
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