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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EU approves new rules to ban drivers bloc-wide for serious traffic offencesEU approves new rules to ban drivers bloc-wide for serious traffic offences
Robot dogs help PostNL delivery workers in new experimentRobot dogs help PostNL delivery workers in new experiment
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Code yellow issued as the Netherlands braces for autumn storm on ThursdayCode yellow issued as the Netherlands braces for autumn storm on Thursday
The complete guide to the 2025 general elections in the NetherlandsThe complete guide to the 2025 general elections in the Netherlands
Unemployment in the Netherlands reaches highest level in four yearsUnemployment in the Netherlands reaches highest level in four years
Royal Theatre Tuschinski in Amsterdam added to list of European film treasuresRoyal Theatre Tuschinski in Amsterdam added to list of European film treasures
New fast cycle routes to make Brainport region in Eindhoven more accessibleNew fast cycle routes to make Brainport region in Eindhoven more accessible
GVB to extend metro hours for Amsterdam Dance Event 2025GVB to extend metro hours for Amsterdam Dance Event 2025
New Entry/Exit system kicks off at first Dutch airports on October 20New Entry/Exit system kicks off at first Dutch airports on October 20
Colder winter may be on the cards for the Netherlands this yearColder winter may be on the cards for the Netherlands this year
Burnout sees workers in the Netherlands taking longer sick leave Burnout sees workers in the Netherlands taking longer sick leave
More than half of residents in the Netherlands experience housing stressMore than half of residents in the Netherlands experience housing stress
Limiting international students could cost Dutch economy billions, study showsLimiting international students could cost Dutch economy billions, study shows
Dutch police arrest 29 at anti-immigration protest in AmsterdamDutch police arrest 29 at anti-immigration protest in Amsterdam
Third of buses and trams in Amsterdam were no-shows in September, study revealsThird of buses and trams in Amsterdam were no-shows in September, study reveals
Dutch pastry chefs bake largest pie in the world at over 1.000 kilosDutch pastry chefs bake largest pie in the world at over 1.000 kilos
Researchers win Ig Nobel Prize after proving drunk Germans speak better DutchResearchers win Ig Nobel Prize after proving drunk Germans speak better Dutch
5 Dutch universities named among top 100 in THE World Rankings 20265 Dutch universities named among top 100 in THE World Rankings 2026
I amsterdam letters to make brief return on Dam Square for national electionsI amsterdam letters to make brief return on Dam Square for national elections
Non-European graduates less likely to find work in the NetherlandsNon-European graduates less likely to find work in the Netherlands
7 restaurants in the Netherlands honoured with new Michelin stars7 restaurants in the Netherlands honoured with new Michelin stars
Post delivery target in the Netherlands to be extended from 24 hours to 3 daysPost delivery target in the Netherlands to be extended from 24 hours to 3 days
Shady rental market practices affect 1 in 3 young people in the NetherlandsShady rental market practices affect 1 in 3 young people in the Netherlands
Dutch-created AI actress causes uproar among Hollywood starsDutch-created AI actress causes uproar among Hollywood stars
New amusement park Bommelwereld opens in the NetherlandsNew amusement park Bommelwereld opens in the Netherlands
Stormy weekend for the Netherlands as ex-hurricane Humberto brushes pastStormy weekend for the Netherlands as ex-hurricane Humberto brushes past
Dutch users must be able to opt out of Google AI overview, says ConsumentenbondDutch users must be able to opt out of Google AI overview, says Consumentenbond
Households in the Netherlands pay second-highest gas prices in EuropeHouseholds in the Netherlands pay second-highest gas prices in Europe
Amsterdam trials signs that show how many drivers obey speed limitAmsterdam trials signs that show how many drivers obey speed limit
More internationals in the Netherlands buy homes as rental supply declinesMore internationals in the Netherlands buy homes as rental supply declines
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