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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51 percent of households in the Netherlands have home emergency kits51 percent of households in the Netherlands have home emergency kits
Dutch trains saw record number of disruptions in January due to snowDutch trains saw record number of disruptions in January due to snow
Walk of Pride: Amsterdam to create walking route celebrating LGBTQ+ heroesWalk of Pride: Amsterdam to create walking route celebrating LGBTQ+ heroes
Non-alcoholic beer increasingly popular in the NetherlandsNon-alcoholic beer increasingly popular in the Netherlands
Dutch childcare industry warns against asbestos-contaminated play sandDutch childcare industry warns against asbestos-contaminated play sand
Complaints against KLM pour in as passengers find customer service lackingComplaints against KLM pour in as passengers find customer service lacking
Municipal taxes in the Netherlands to increase by average of 6,5 percentMunicipal taxes in the Netherlands to increase by average of 6,5 percent
1 in 5 Dutch residents avoid going out due to lack of public toilets1 in 5 Dutch residents avoid going out due to lack of public toilets
Trains at Amsterdam Centraal face major disruptions from February 5Trains at Amsterdam Centraal face major disruptions from February 5
Code red issued for northern Dutch provinces due to black iceCode red issued for northern Dutch provinces due to black ice
More than 50 percent of temporary workers in the Netherlands are not DutchMore than 50 percent of temporary workers in the Netherlands are not Dutch
Plans to raise state pension age in the Netherlands under firePlans to raise state pension age in the Netherlands under fire
Icy Dutch rain to cause “treacherously slippery” conditions, warns KNMIIcy Dutch rain to cause “treacherously slippery” conditions, warns KNMI
Population growth in the Netherlands slows as immigration declinesPopulation growth in the Netherlands slows as immigration declines
Fifth day of train delays between Amsterdam and Utrecht due to switch failureFifth day of train delays between Amsterdam and Utrecht due to switch failure
Landlords offloading Dutch rentals leads to record-high apartment salesLandlords offloading Dutch rentals leads to record-high apartment sales
Number of Museum Card holders in the Netherlands reaches record highNumber of Museum Card holders in the Netherlands reaches record high
First-ever brain surgery using hologram performed at Amsterdam UMCFirst-ever brain surgery using hologram performed at Amsterdam UMC
Dutch coalition plans higher healthcare deductible, saves mortgage tax reliefDutch coalition plans higher healthcare deductible, saves mortgage tax relief
W Social: European alternative to X to launch in the NetherlandsW Social: European alternative to X to launch in the Netherlands
Amsterdam passes law to ban meat and fossil fuel related ads in public spacesAmsterdam passes law to ban meat and fossil fuel related ads in public spaces
Dutch tech companies sound alarm over gov’t plans to reduce skilled migrationDutch tech companies sound alarm over gov’t plans to reduce skilled migration
February 2026: 6 things expats in the Netherlands need to knowFebruary 2026: 6 things expats in the Netherlands need to know
Dutch cabinet against Belgium’s new 100 euro toll for foreign driversDutch cabinet against Belgium’s new 100 euro toll for foreign drivers
OV-chipkaart to be replaced by OV-pas by end of 2027OV-chipkaart to be replaced by OV-pas by end of 2027
Parts of the Netherlands to see more snow this weekParts of the Netherlands to see more snow this week
Social media ban for under 16s sees growing support in the NetherlandsSocial media ban for under 16s sees growing support in the Netherlands
Major train disruptions around The Hague from January 29 amid renovationsMajor train disruptions around The Hague from January 29 amid renovations
Changing jobs could lose thousands in Dutch pension under new systemChanging jobs could lose thousands in Dutch pension under new system
Dutch food vlogger accidentally eats hotdog made for dogsDutch food vlogger accidentally eats hotdog made for dogs
Beluga whale seen in the Netherlands for first time in 60 yearsBeluga whale seen in the Netherlands for first time in 60 years
KLM now offers free WiFi on flights within EuropeKLM now offers free WiFi on flights within Europe
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