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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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
Amsterdam plans stricter rules for King’s Day 2026Amsterdam plans stricter rules for King’s Day 2026
IJ tunnel in Amsterdam to close for at least a year in 2027IJ tunnel in Amsterdam to close for at least a year in 2027
Dutch passport remains fourth-most powerful in the world in 2026Dutch passport remains fourth-most powerful in the world in 2026
Nationwide fireworks ban in the Netherlands to have exceptions for clubsNationwide fireworks ban in the Netherlands to have exceptions for clubs
The Hague overtakes Amsterdam as Dutch city with worst car trafficThe Hague overtakes Amsterdam as Dutch city with worst car traffic
Biggest Dutch opposition party PVV splinters as seven MPs form new partyBiggest Dutch opposition party PVV splinters as seven MPs form new party
Thousands fall for ticket scam on fake website launched by Dutch policeThousands fall for ticket scam on fake website launched by Dutch police
Many internationals can vote in Dutch municipal elections on March 18Many internationals can vote in Dutch municipal elections on March 18
Cold weather heading for the Netherlands this week could allow for ice skatingCold weather heading for the Netherlands this week could allow for ice skating
The Netherlands considers countermeasures after Trump threatens tariffsThe Netherlands considers countermeasures after Trump threatens tariffs
Average Dutch rent costs over 1.800 euros as affordable housing dwindlesAverage Dutch rent costs over 1.800 euros as affordable housing dwindles
Rijksmuseum to open free-entry sculpture garden after large donationRijksmuseum to open free-entry sculpture garden after large donation
Very rare hairless goat born on Dutch farmVery rare hairless goat born on Dutch farm
Explosion in Utrecht city centre likely caused by gas leakExplosion in Utrecht city centre likely caused by gas leak
Eurostar passenger numbers rise by 18 percent on Amsterdam-London routeEurostar passenger numbers rise by 18 percent on Amsterdam-London route
The Netherlands supports contribution to NATO mission in GreenlandThe Netherlands supports contribution to NATO mission in Greenland
Dutch trains to run as normal from Friday after winter-related issuesDutch trains to run as normal from Friday after winter-related issues
Packages from outside EU to cost 3 euros more with new customs dutyPackages from outside EU to cost 3 euros more with new customs duty
Dutch student rooms among most expensive in EuropeDutch student rooms among most expensive in Europe
12.000 tenants live in Dutch social housing while owning one or more homes12.000 tenants live in Dutch social housing while owning one or more homes
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