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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NS to run more trains between Amsterdam and Rhine-Ruhr regionNS to run more trains between Amsterdam and Rhine-Ruhr region
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European Commission announces age verification appEuropean Commission announces age verification app
Extra speed camera check across Germany this weekExtra speed camera check across Germany this week
Germany named 8th-best country for quality of lifeGermany named 8th-best country for quality of life
Online orders from outside EU to Germany will soon cost moreOnline orders from outside EU to Germany will soon cost more
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New night train will connect Cologne and MilanNew night train will connect Cologne and Milan
New high-speed rail network will halve travel times between European countriesNew high-speed rail network will halve travel times between European countries
Eurostar monopoly ends as Virgin announces Channel Tunnel trainsEurostar monopoly ends as Virgin announces Channel Tunnel trains
Munich residents vote in favour of hosting the Olympic GamesMunich residents vote in favour of hosting the Olympic Games
Drivers who commit serious traffic offences in EU will soon face bloc-wide banDrivers who commit serious traffic offences in EU will soon face bloc-wide ban
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