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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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
Amsterdam to revisit banning tourists from coffeeshopsAmsterdam to revisit banning tourists from coffeeshops
New system for Box 3 asset tax in the Netherlands to take effect in 2028New system for Box 3 asset tax in the Netherlands to take effect in 2028
Flu epidemic officially begins in the Netherlands, many hospitals already fullFlu epidemic officially begins in the Netherlands, many hospitals already full
Rotterdam-The Hague metro to run every 5 minutes under new plansRotterdam-The Hague metro to run every 5 minutes under new plans
Dutch scientists develop nasal spray to prevent catching the fluDutch scientists develop nasal spray to prevent catching the flu
Data of 6,2 million Odido customers leaked in major cyberattackData of 6,2 million Odido customers leaked in major cyberattack
AI or real? Fake images of Dutch houses on Funda baffle home seekersAI or real? Fake images of Dutch houses on Funda baffle home seekers
Emergency repairs to cause major train delays between Amsterdam and UtrechtEmergency repairs to cause major train delays between Amsterdam and Utrecht
Heineken to cut 6.000 jobs amid declining beer salesHeineken to cut 6.000 jobs amid declining beer sales
Many Dutch consumers overpay for internet with passive contractsMany Dutch consumers overpay for internet with passive contracts
Delays expected at Schiphol Airport due to customs strike on February 10Delays expected at Schiphol Airport due to customs strike on February 10
Sugary foods and drinks to cost more in the Netherlands with new sugar taxSugary foods and drinks to cost more in the Netherlands with new sugar tax
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
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