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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The Netherlands sees number of million-euro houses rise by 22%The Netherlands sees number of million-euro houses rise by 22%
Best music festivals in the Netherlands revealedBest music festivals in the Netherlands revealed
Dutchman becomes first from the Netherlands to win British cheese rolling raceDutchman becomes first from the Netherlands to win British cheese rolling race
Heavy thunderstorms to follow hot Dutch weather on FridayHeavy thunderstorms to follow hot Dutch weather on Friday
TikTok Shop to launch in the Netherlands in JuneTikTok Shop to launch in the Netherlands in June
June 2026: 7 things expats in the Netherlands need to knowJune 2026: 7 things expats in the Netherlands need to know
Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam closed until July 3 for repairsErasmus Bridge in Rotterdam closed until July 3 for repairs
Amsterdam and Houten to trial 20 km/h speed limit for cyclistsAmsterdam and Houten to trial 20 km/h speed limit for cyclists
Dutch government scraps plans to raise state pension ageDutch government scraps plans to raise state pension age
US takeover of DigiD operator too high a risk, blocked by Dutch governmentUS takeover of DigiD operator too high a risk, blocked by Dutch government
The Netherlands falls from top 10 best countries for internationalsThe Netherlands falls from top 10 best countries for internationals
49-euro discount ticket for Dutch public transport to launch on June 2149-euro discount ticket for Dutch public transport to launch on June 21
Minimum wage rise will see Dutch workers earn up to 31 euros extra per monthMinimum wage rise will see Dutch workers earn up to 31 euros extra per month
Cross-border train travel to become easier with EU-wide booking systemCross-border train travel to become easier with EU-wide booking system
Amsterdam to hand out 2.000 emergency kits to low-income householdsAmsterdam to hand out 2.000 emergency kits to low-income households
Train travel 400 euros cheaper than flying for families from the NetherlandsTrain travel 400 euros cheaper than flying for families from the Netherlands
Dutch families can save on summer train travel with Germany’s 99-euro ticketDutch families can save on summer train travel with Germany’s 99-euro ticket
Several Dutch banks raise mortgage interest ratesSeveral Dutch banks raise mortgage interest rates
Planned strike to disrupt Dutch public transport on June 24Planned strike to disrupt Dutch public transport on June 24
Speed check locations to double in the NetherlandsSpeed check locations to double in the Netherlands
Monthly air raid sirens in the Netherlands to stop from 2028Monthly air raid sirens in the Netherlands to stop from 2028
Summer temperatures up to 30C on the cards for the Netherlands this weekSummer temperatures up to 30C on the cards for the Netherlands this week
Schiphol expects long queues to continue due to new security setupSchiphol expects long queues to continue due to new security setup
KLM warns of more flight cancellations due to high fuel costsKLM warns of more flight cancellations due to high fuel costs
More Dutch homeowners invest in house upgrades amid energy crisisMore Dutch homeowners invest in house upgrades amid energy crisis
First Dutch VR museum to open in Amsterdam First Dutch VR museum to open in Amsterdam
Free city parking for bicycles in Amsterdam from JuneFree city parking for bicycles in Amsterdam from June
Fewer trains running between Utrecht and Amsterdam during track maintenanceFewer trains running between Utrecht and Amsterdam during track maintenance
The Netherlands likely to host speed skating for Winter Olympics 2030The Netherlands likely to host speed skating for Winter Olympics 2030
Cuts to mortgage tax relief in the Netherlands on the table againCuts to mortgage tax relief in the Netherlands on the table again
NS launches trial allowing low-income earners free travel on Dutch trainsNS launches trial allowing low-income earners free travel on Dutch trains
Dutch government to review benefit cuts after trade unions threaten strikesDutch government to review benefit cuts after trade unions threaten strikes
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