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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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
Picnic would rather leave the Netherlands than abide by labour agreementPicnic would rather leave the Netherlands than abide by labour agreement
Amsterdam named among best student cities in the worldAmsterdam named among best student cities in the world
[Video] Dutch company moves 672-tonne wooden church in Sweden[Video] Dutch company moves 672-tonne wooden church in Sweden
Amsterdam sees 27 percent drop in student housing supplyAmsterdam sees 27 percent drop in student housing supply
Dutch capital prepares for traffic and visitors as SAIL Amsterdam kicks offDutch capital prepares for traffic and visitors as SAIL Amsterdam kicks off
Prices of many products in the Netherlands are falling, says INGPrices of many products in the Netherlands are falling, says ING
Fewer solar panels installed in the Netherlands as costs riseFewer solar panels installed in the Netherlands as costs rise
Amsterdam Dance Event expands to new location in WestergasAmsterdam Dance Event expands to new location in Westergas
First public charging network for e-bikes launches in AmsterdamFirst public charging network for e-bikes launches in Amsterdam
Safety warnings issued for 164 swimming locations in the NetherlandsSafety warnings issued for 164 swimming locations in the Netherlands
Majority of people in the Netherlands have easy access to food and funMajority of people in the Netherlands have easy access to food and fun
Railway line between Amsterdam and Alkmaar to be upgradedRailway line between Amsterdam and Alkmaar to be upgraded
More than 20 Dutch municipalities call for national fatbike regulationsMore than 20 Dutch municipalities call for national fatbike regulations
Mailing letters to Dutch addresses cheaper from Germany than the NetherlandsMailing letters to Dutch addresses cheaper from Germany than the Netherlands
3x as many public toilets for men as for women during Pride Amsterdam3x as many public toilets for men as for women during Pride Amsterdam
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