The sun is finally showing up consistently, the parks are packed on weekends and Berlin is starting to feel like the city we all fell in love with. If you’ve been spending more time outside lately… same. ☀️

This week: the hidden costs nobody tells you about before moving here, a deeply unsettling investigation into drug rape networks in Germany, a Google Maps update that affects everyone living here, and a full lineup of events from May 11th to 17th to fill your calendar.

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With love, Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🌍 EU Parliament calls to define rape as sex without consent: a landmark resolution passed this week. Germany still does not fully comply

• 💰 Hidden costs of relocation: what expats moving to Germany need to know: the fees nobody warned you about before you arrived. Share this with anyone planning to move

• 💊 Inside Germany’s “drug rape” chat networks: DW’s investigation into organised Telegram networks sharing advice on drugging and assaulting women. Disturbing and important reading

• 🗺️ How a Google Maps update exposes manipulated ratings in Germany: now you can see how many reviews a business deleted. Use this before booking anything

• 👊 How Germany is smashing neo-Nazi youth networks: DW explains the raids on 50+ locations this week targeting far-right groups recruiting young people

• 😳 AfD polling at record-high 41% ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election: if they win an absolute majority, here’s what they plan to do. Worth reading if you live here

• 🧐 Deutschlandticket: problem or solution?: at €63/month, is it still worth it? The debate is heating up

• 📉 Germany’s “golden years are over”, warns billionaire industrialist Reinhold Würth: one of Germany’s richest men speaks out about the country’s economic decline. Good context for anyone planning their finances here

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👉 Week from May 11th to May 17th — Berlin is a city full of events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🎸 Desertfest Berlin 2026: May 14 to 16 | Columbiahalle & Columbia Theater. Three days of stoner rock and heavy riffs. 🤘

• 🧘 Sunday Yoga Coffee Club (for women): May 11 | Yoga followed by coffee. Low pressure, community vibes

• 🎤 Rose Gray: Louder, Please: May 11 | London singer-songwriter brings her euphoric dance-pop debut to Berlin

• 🕺 Saddle Up X: line dancing with a Berlin flair: May 11 | All levels welcome. Any dancing shoes will do

• 🎨 UX Design Hackathon with UX Woman: May 11 to 17 | Hands-on hackathon for women in design and tech

• 🤖 AI & The Future of Work: May 12

• 👩‍💻 Women in Tech Connect Berlin 2026: May 12 | Flagship networking event for women in tech. Pre-register required

• 💻 Coffee & Code: AI systems working session for engineers & founders: May 13

• 🪩 Gelatina Discoteca Vol. 9: May 13 | Heated reggaeton, dembow and an unhinged drag show. A Berlin classic

• ❤️‍🔥 Crush: Sparkle in Space: May 15

• 💃 Easy Latino Records Non-Anniversary: May 15 | Celebrating absolutely nothing in particular. Love it

• 🌸 Perfume and Prosecco: make your own perfume with natural ingredients: May 16 | Creative, sensory and a little glamorous

• 👀 Ojos Para Volar: guided tour in Spanish: May 16 | For the Spanish speakers in the community

• 🏳️‍🌈 Love at First Slide: Queer Edition Berlin: May 16 | PowerPoint dating, queer edition. Only Rausgegangen could come up with this 😂

• 👗 Berlin Vintage & Secondhand Kilo Sale: May 17 | 35,000+ pieces. Sustainable fashion at its most Berlin

• 🎵 Spring Ragas: Classical Vocal Music Concert: May 17 | Indian classical music in Berlin. Beautiful and unexpected

• 🎭 RuPaul’s Drag Race: Jimbo The Drag Clown: May 17 | Live drag show at a Berlin venue. Iconic casting

• ⚡ b:wired: Sunday full of connection, energy and house music: May 17

• 🙏 Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt) is Thursday May 14! Public holiday across all of Germany. Shops and offices closed. Also Father’s Day here, so expect lots of men in parks drinking beer with friends. Very German.

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🐱 “I want to adopt a little kitten, any insurance recommendations? Also any kittens?”: two questions, one post. The community wants to help 🐾

• 💔 “I’ve been struggling in my relationship since my pregnancy, and now our baby is over a year old”: one of the most moving posts of the week. Go show some love 💜

• 👀 “Do you have any recommendations for things I should do before leaving Berlin?”: emotional and full of beautiful suggestions

• 🩸 “Are there good and free period apps?”: the community delivered, as always

• 🚀 “Female founders in Berlin: what’s your biggest challenge right now?”: powerful thread. Go read and add your voice

• 🔎 “1st floor flat? Yeah or Meah?”: a great Berlin debate. The comments are divided

• 💪 “Looking for cheap gym recommendations”: great list building up in the comments

• 😡 “I got scammed on Vinted and don’t know what to do”: practical advice in the comments. Worth reading if you use Vinted

• 🤰 “More information about Beschäftigungsverbot Schwangerschaft”: important thread for anyone pregnant or planning to be

• 🤔 “Women who are actually friends with men who put in the work to decentre women: how?”: this sparked a whole conversation. Go read it

• 😮‍💨 “How to find friends that also decentre men?”: you are not alone in asking this

• 🏡 “Has anyone moved away for 1-2 years, subletted their flat and then decided not to come back?”: existential and very Berlin. The comments will make you think

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

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You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

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May is finally here. There’s something about this time of year in Berlin, the days are getting longer, the parks are filling up and we are feeling a little bit happier.

This week’s edition has a lot going on: changes affecting expats in Germany, big moves on transport pricing, a word that might describe your life a little too well (Torschlusspanik, anyone? 👀), and a packed events calendar for May 4th to 10th.

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Just a little reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, balancing work, life, and everything in between, while trying to keep this space informative, supportive and real for all of us navigating Germany together.

Take a deep breath, grab your coffee ☕, and enjoy your weekly dose of Berlin.

With love, Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 😳 German police chief tells women: “Better not get into a relationship with a man”: Dirk Peglow, head of Germany’s Federal Association of Detectives, made the comment live on ZDF while discussing the 8.5% rise in sexual crimes. The clip went viral. He later backtracked. But then men sent him and the journalist death threats. So he had a point, didn’t he? 👀

• 👶 Germany’s birth rate hits its lowest level since 1946: 655,000 live births in 2025, the fourth consecutive year of decline. The country recorded over a million deaths last year. Does this affect how you think about your future here?

• 🚆 Deutsche Bahn freezes long-distance ticket prices until May 2027: ICE, IC and EC fares stay stable for 12 months from May 1. Good news for anyone travelling around Germany this year

• ⚠️ May 2026: 7 changes affecting expats in Germany: fuel tax cuts, public holidays, EV subsidies and more. Worth a full read

• 💰 Germany pushed out of top ten wealthiest countries in the world: a new prosperity index ranks Germany 12th, behind Norway, Ireland and Switzerland. Interesting timing

• 🤔 Torschlusspanik: the German word that perfectly describes your fear of running out of time: literally “gate-closing panic”. Biological clocks, career timelines, life milestones. This one’s for you

• 🚗 Should Europe bring back car-free Sundays amid the energy crisis?: the EU is considering it. What would it mean for Berlin?

• 🏥 Germany halves its 2026 economic growth forecast due to the Iran war energy shock: the impact will be felt for “months or possibly years.” Good to know when planning your finances here

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👉 Week from May 4th to May 10th — Berlin is a city full of events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 💐 Mother’s Day is Sunday May 10! Don’t forget to call your mum wherever she is in the world 🌍

• 🚢 Traditional Barco del Día de la Madre: May 9 | A boat party for Mother’s Day. Only in Berlin

• 🧠 When Users Try to “Hack” Your Flow: Psychology Meets UX: May 6

• 👩‍💻 Women in AI: Femella x Needle: May 6

• 🥞 Crêpes & Open Decks: May 6

• 🔇 Silent Hour: Saâdane Afif: May 6 | A quiet, contemplative gallery experience

• 🖼️ Curator’s Tour: May 7

• 🚀 Architecture in Space: May 7

• 🥂 Creatives & Drinks: Friday Night Networking: May 8

• 📷 Photography meets Creative Writing: May 9

• ☕ Coffee & Lift #3: May 9

• 🏳️‍🌈 VRAU: Queer Baile Funk: May 9

• ❤️‍🔥 SAFADA: May 9

• 🌸 Art House Affair for Queer Women & FLINTA*: May 9

• 🪩 Discoteca Botánica: May 9

• 💦 CASA SOLEANA: Pilates & Yap: May 10

• 🫨 tracey zero: a sober experience: May 10 | Dancing without drinking. Berlin doing Berlin things

• 🎵 Vinyl Lust: live performances and vinyl culture: May 10

• 🎨 Artspring Art Festival 2026: ongoing until May 31 | Studios open across the city. Free to explore

• 🚲 Berlin Bicycle Market: ongoing until November 15 | The best place to buy, sell and fix bikes in the city

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🎤 “Are there any BTS fans here? Claudia would love to meet you”: k-pop community building at its best 💜

• 😮‍💨 “How do people manage to make friends if they work 10 hours a day with 0 social setup?”: the post that hit everyone this week. Go read the comments

• 🤰 “I’m 40 years old and trying to get pregnant for the past 6 months”: vulnerable and brave. Go show some love

• 👀 “For the ones in NK/Xberg, where can we drink cappuccino under 3 EUR?”: the most Berlin post of the week. Great list in the comments

• 😡 “Could you please share how you deal with anger?”: real, honest and full of unexpected wisdom

• ❤️‍🩹 “Professional training related to therapy or arts that kids in grief can be supported?”: if you know something, please help

• ☕ “Is there a café or community in Berlin where we read together in a room with tea, cake or coffee?”: someone find this woman her reading club

• 🔎 “Does anyone know who I can ask for funding for my integration/language course?”: practical and important. Great advice building up in comments

• 🐜 “Any advice for ants in the apartment?”: it’s that time of year again 😂

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

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You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

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Warm regards from the IWB Team

This week’s edition is packed: big news about rents in Berlin (spoiler: not great), Ryanair cutting even more flights from BER, Lufthansa scrapping 20,000 short-haul routes, a sobering look at sexual crime statistics in Germany, and a very full events calendar for the week of April 27th to May 3rd, including a Japan Market, a Drag Brunch, and yes, a May Day party or two.

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Just a little reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, balancing work, life, and everything in between, while trying to keep this space informative, supportive and real for all of us navigating Germany together.

Take a deep breath, grab your coffee ☕, and enjoy your weekly dose of Berlin.

With love, Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• ✈️ Ryanair slashes Berlin flights by 50% from winter schedule: Valencia, Manchester, Madrid and more affected. Check your routes now.

• 🛫 Lufthansa scraps 20,000 short-haul flights this summer: fuel prices doubled since the Iran war began. Check your summer flights now.

• 🔒 Sexual crime rate in Germany rises 8.5% despite overall crime falling: new national police statistics released this week. Important reading for all of us.

• 🏠 Berlin rents are up 69% since 2016, the highest increase in Germany: the average cold rent is now €15.25/m². And landlords are charging illegally high prices in 94% of cases checked.

• 🔑 New Berlin portal lets you check if your landlord is charging illegally high rent: yes, really. Check yours now.

• ⛽ Germany cuts fuel tax by 17 cents per liter from May 1: small relief at the pump, but economists say it mostly benefits oil companies.

• 🤔 Will Germany bring back the €9 ticket?: with oil prices rising and cost of living squeezing everyone, the debate is back.

• 🪖 Germany unveils its first ever military strategy: range, speed and deterrence. What this means for Europe and for us living here.

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👉 Week from April 27th to May 3rd - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🚨 May 1st is a public holiday! Shops and supermarkets will be closed. Demonstrations across the city, especially in Kreuzberg and Neukölln. Stock up on Sunday and enjoy the energy on the streets

• 🧠 The Psychology of Self-Esteem: Understanding Yourself & Supporting Others: April 27

• 🎭 Marina Abramović: Balkan Erotic Epic: April 27 | Exhibition. Not your average Sunday afternoon

• 📊 AI in Action: Smarter Market Research & Competitive Analysis for PMs: April 27

• ⚡ Dance Fitness & Bollywood Hip-Hop: April 27 | Beginner-friendly, high energy, zero judgment

• 💻 Solopreneur Co-Working @ launch/anyway x ATworld: April 28

• 🏥 Health AI Forum: The Future of AI in Healthcare: April 28

• 🏓 Open Decks for FLINTA, Ping Pong for All: April 29

• 🔊 Heavy RAWtation: 7 Parties in 1 Night: April 30

• 🌹 Burlesque Inferno @ KitKat: Walpurgis Spring Ball with Setty Mois: April 30

• 💃 Latin Afterwork: April 30

• 🎉 WE ARE NOT ALONE: May Day Weekender: May 1

• 🍕 Pizza Connection: Mayday Edition: May 1

• 🖼️ Gallery Weekend Opening Vernissage: White Label Project: May 1 | Berlin Gallery Weekend is one of the best free art events of the year

• ☕ Espresso Martini Workshop: May 2

• 🍞 Bread & Bot: Sourdough, Microbes, Art & AI: May 2 | Only in Berlin would sourdough and AI share a workshop

• 👑 Drag Brunch: May 3

• 🇯🇵 JAPANMARKT BERLIN: May 3 | Food, culture, crafts. One of the most beloved markets in the city

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 👀 “Does anyone actually have a normal, healthy relationship anymore?”: this one broke the internet. Go read the comments

• 🤔 “My name sticker was removed, coincidence or intentional?”: very Berlin, very relatable. The comments are a whole experience

• 👻 “Me and my husband keep experiencing the same creepy thing at the same time”: we have questions. Many questions

• 💊 “How to get a Tretinoin prescription in Germany?”: the skincare struggle is real. Great advice in the comments

• ❤️‍🩹 “I’m noticing more and more that friends don’t put as much effort into friendships”: one of the most resonant posts of the week. Go read it

• ✈️ “What’s the risk of flights being cancelled in June due to the energy crisis?”: timely thread given the Ryanair and Lufthansa news this week

• 🏠 “Am I hallucinating or are landlords suddenly claiming their apartments back?”: you’re not hallucinating. And this week’s rent news explains why

• 💔 “Hard to say ‘I love you’”: vulnerable and beautiful. Go show some love 💜

• 🐶 “Your best dog insurance recommendations”: the community delivers as always

• 🧸 “Where to get second-hand toys for my baby in Berlin?”: great tips building up in the comments

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖

Warm regards from the IWB Team

The days are getting longer, the sun is showing up (sometimes 😅), and somehow the city feels a little more alive, which is exactly the energy we needed after a busy week.

This edition is packed: big news about Germany that directly affects our lives, a full lineup of events for the week of April 13th to 19th, and the usual IWB highlights that remind us we’re definitely not navigating this country alone.

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Just a little reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, balancing work, life, and everything in between, while trying to keep this space informative, supportive and real for all of us navigating Germany together.

Take a deep breath, grab your coffee ☕, and enjoy your weekly dose of Berlin.
With love, Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 💳 Berlin businesses may be forced to accept card payments: the end of cash-only bars and restaurants in Berlin? Not everyone is happy about it

• ✈️ Lufthansa strike to disrupt 9 German airports on Friday: always check your flight status before heading to the airport

• 🌍 1 in 5 young Germans are actively thinking about moving abroad: interesting when you’re an immigrant going in the opposite direction. What made you stay?

• ⛽ Petrol prices rising faster in Germany than in neighbouring EU countries: fuelled by the Middle East conflict. Check prices before filling up

• 🏥 What would Germany’s austerity healthcare reform mean for you?: the government wants to cut healthcare spending. Here’s what could change

• 💳 German government softens on scrapping health insurance benefits for spouses: some relief for the 3 million people who would have been affected

• 🛂 EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) fully implemented from April 10: non-EU citizens now need to register biometric data at ALL border crossings. Affects anyone travelling in or out

• 🇬🇧 Cost of ETA for UK travel rising by 25%: from €18.45 to €23 from April 8. Book before it goes up if you’re planning a UK trip

• 📱 Meta blocks Instagrams of Berlin sex-positive clubs: KitKat and Insomnia among those affected. Berlin’s nightlife community is not staying quiet

• 😤 84% of voters dissatisfied with German government: the highest level of dissatisfaction in years. Feels about right?

🌱🍔 New vegan burger joint in Berlin, and they want to meet YOU!
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👉 Week from April 13th to April 19th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🇧🇷 RODA DE FEIJOADA #57: April 19 | Because feijoada on a Sunday is always a good idea

• 💃 Dance Fitness & Bollywood Hip-Hop: April 13 | Beginner-friendly, high energy, zero judgment

• 👩‍💻 Turkish Product People in Berlin: Leadership Lessons on Scaling Tech Businesses: April 13

• 📱 Social Media Creators & Influencers Meetup Berlin #30: April 14

• ✍️ Creative Writing Workshop @ Art House Berlin: April 14

• 🤖 Women’s AI Breakfast: April 15 | Morning fuel for the women building the future

• 🎤 K-POP SHOWDOWN: The Ultimate Tribute Show: April 16 | The first big K-Pop tribute show in Germany

• 🕺 Mucho Disco: Disco and Pop Up Performances: April 16 | Free spirited souls welcome. Free entry

• 🎶 Tea & Vinyl Night @ Another June Vintage: April 17

• ⚡ ¡Wepa! Bunny @ Badehaus Berlin: April 17 | A full tribute to Bad Bunny. Necesario

• 🪨 Sisyphos: Roll the Rock, Psytrance & Psytech: April 17

• 🌙 Trance Baby Trance: Kinky Trance Party: April 18

• 🩰 Ballet-inspired Movement & Meditation Workshop: April 19

• 🍜 Asian Streetfood Festival Berlin, 7th Edition: April 19 | Free entry. Bring your appetite

• 💖 Soft Landing Day Berlin: April 19 | Music, poetry, sensuality class, massage, sound bath, exhibition. All things fem

• 🎨 Offline Hangout @ Art City People Café: April 19

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 💆 “Hair loss and alternatives to minoxidil”: real talk and real recommendations

• ✂️ “Looking for a hairdresser that knows how to do cute layered front haircuts”: the quest we all know too well

• 😑 “I keep running into male classmates who try to teach me all the time”: the comments did not hold back

• 😓 “Anyone’s health way worse in Germany?”: the hard water, the grey skies, the stress. You’re not alone

• 💘 “Ideas to find a date”: Berlin dating advice from the community. Proceed with curiosity

• 💊 “Birth control not covered by health insurance”: an important thread. Go read and share if you can help

• 🧘 “Yoga: best classes, teachers and studios in Prenzlauer Berg?”: great list building up in the comments

• 💳 “Anyone into credit cards and collecting points?”: finance tips from the community

• 💔 “Breakup after 11 years of relationship”: go show some love to this person

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner! 🐣 The city is buzzing, the days are longer, and there’s a lot to catch up.

This week’s roundup covers topics that directly affect our daily lives in Germany: from health insurance shake-ups and rising transport debates, to Germany’s stance on international conflicts and a very exciting Paris-Berlin night train comeback. We’ve got a ton of events to make the most of your Easter week! 🌸

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Just a little reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, balancing work, life, and everything in between, while trying to keep this space informative, supportive and real for all of us navigating Germany together.

Take a deep breath, grab your coffee ☕, and enjoy your weekly dose of Berlin.
With love, Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 😵‍💫 Will Germans have to work more?: Merz wants to scrap the right to part-time work. Here’s what it could mean for you

• 🎟️ Greens push to reintroduce the €9 ticket: to ease rising living costs. Would you use it?

• 🏥 Germany may scrap free spousal health insurance: 3 million people could have to pay €225/month extra. This affects many of us directly

• 💶 Germany mulls VAT increase to fund income tax cuts: prices in shops could go up so workers pay less income tax. A trade-off worth knowing about

• 🇮🇷 German president says US-Israeli war on Iran is illegal: Germany’s position on the conflict, and what it means for fuel prices and flights

• 🛡️ How does Germany protect victims of digital sexualized abuse?: the deepfake law debate explained by DW. Relevant for every woman online

• 🧠 Mental health patients face an uphill battle for help in Germany: waiting lists of 4 to 6 months are normal. Here’s how to navigate the system

• 🦟 Two areas added to list of TBE risk zones in Germany: TBE is a tick-borne virus. If you spend time in nature, this is relevant

• 🚆 Paris-Berlin night train is back from March 26!: European Sleeper takes over the route. Leaves Paris at 6pm, arrives Berlin next morning. Oui oui!

• 🇯🇵 Germany is pushing for closer military cooperation with Japan: what’s behind the new partnership

🌱🍔 New vegan burger joint in Berlin, and they want to meet YOU!
Love Burger Berlin just opened and they are happy to get to know our community! To welcome the first 20 IWB members through their doors, they’re offering a free house drink. Just mention IWB when you arrive 🥰 #partnership

👉 Week from March 30th to April 5th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🐣 Easter weekend alert! Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6) are public holidays. Most shops will be closed. Plan ahead!

• 🎸 VINCEN GARCÍA live: March 30

• 🛼 Roller Disco @ SO36: March 30 | Funk, hip-hop, roller boogie and a skating lesson included. Very Berlin

• 🤖 Brave, Bright, Unstoppable: How Women Lead in the Age of AI: March 31

• 🌱 Berlin Consumers Social Day: Impact Founders & Conscious Culture: March 31

• ☀️ BreakfastinMotion: startups, entrepreneurs & creatives: April 1 | Morning networking done right

• 💃 Tango lessons for under 30s with Evi Sofra: April 1 | Easy, open, zero pressure

• 🍺 alcoPOP! Quiz first. Slay later.: April 1

• 🎮 Game Night Dating by Kiez Date: April 2

• 🎵 Reggaeville Easter Special: April 3 | Astra Kulturhaus. Steel Pulse, Alborosie & Hempress Sativa. This is the one 🔥

• 💚 bratty with charli xcx & other brat coded artists: April 3

• 🪴 Try the Wheel: pottery for beginners: April 4 | First time throwing clay on the wheel. Therapeutic and fun

• 🕺 Dancing With Myself: 80s Party at Lido Berlin: April 4

• 🏃 Running City Tours Berlin: April 1 | Explore the city on foot with fellow runners

• 🌙 daycare: celebrate the return of the light: April 5 | Annual pagan ritual of dancing until dawn. Only in Berlin

• 🌸 Cherry Blossom Walk: Social Butterfly Club: April 4 | Bernauer Straße, 2pm. A social walk through Berlin’s blooming cherry trees. Perfect for meeting new people outdoors 🌷

• 🌐 Berlin Social & Language Exchange: Make New Friends: April 3 | Belushi’s Berlin, Alexanderplatz. Drinks, languages, connections. Good Friday just got better

• 🐰 Easter Market at Alexanderplatz: open until April 17 | Free entry. Decorated eggs, handmade crafts, food and live music. Berlin’s most famous Easter market

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 😮‍💨 “Are all companies using AI a lot these days?”: the anxiety is real and the replies are fascinating

• 🌹 Weakening of the pelvic floor: real talk, important topic, great community advice

• 💬 “Behavior question: interviews and messages”: navigating the German job market together

• 🔎 “How is the flight situation in Doha or Dubai?”: helpful thread for anyone connecting through the Gulf right now

• 💃 “Are you a dancer or love to dance? Ambra has a proposal for you”: go check this out!

• 💧 “Is the hard water in Berlin also really affecting anyone else lately?”: you are not alone. The comments are full of tips

• 😬 “Loud flatulence”: the most relatable post of the week 😭

• ❤️‍🩹 “My boss is bullying me and I am not sure what to do”: go show some support to this person 💜

• 👀 “Nice workshops around Berlin in English”: great list building up in the comments

• ❤️‍🔥 “Speed dating event for lesbians and queer women?”: anyone know of something? Help her out!

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

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Warm regards from the IWB Team

Spring is slowly showing up in Berlin… can you feel it? 🌸 The days are getting longer, the light hits differently, and there’s that quiet feeling that something new is around the corner.

This week brought a mix that really matters for us: Germany finally moving to criminalize deepfakes (a win for women online 👀), a racism study that’s uncomfortable but necessary, and a brand new cheap train to Amsterdam that just launched. Oh, and the airport went on strike. Very Berlin of us. 😅

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Just a reminder that we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily every week, curating news, events, housing offers and community highlights to keep our 40k+ women connected, informed and empowered here in Germany. Your support really helps us continue. 💖

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🚆 GoVolta launches direct train Berlin to Amsterdam from €10: runs Tue/Thu/Sun. Weekend trip just got a lot more affordable.

• 🚫 Germany moves to criminalize sexualized deepfakes: up to 2 years in prison for perpetrators. A long overdue win for women’s digital safety.

• 😔 Study: racism has grown in Germany: 1 in 3 people hold racist views. Over 60% of Black people and Muslim women face regular discrimination.

• 🏛️ Largest ever study on racism in German authorities: “not a single authority free of racist discrimination”. The Interior Minister has yet to respond.

• 👶 55% think having children in Germany is unaffordable: does this resonate with you?

• 💍 Germany records its lowest marriage rate since 1950: the reasons are worth reading.

• 😊 Germany moves up five spots in the World Happiness Report: now among the top 20 happiest countries. We’ll take it!

• ✈️ BER Airport brought to a standstill by Verdi strike: 57,000 passengers affected. Always check before heading to the airport.

• 🚌 Public transport strikes spread across Germany: buses and trams disrupted across multiple states. S-Bahn kept running.

• 🛵 New rules for e-scooters and bikes cluttering Berlin pavements: Berlin is finally cracking down.

🌱🍔 New vegan burger joint in Berlin, and they want to meet YOU!
Love Burger Berlin just opened and they are happy to get to know our community! To welcome the first 20 IWB members through their doors, they’re offering a free house drink. Just mention IWB when you arrive 🥰 #partnership

👉 Week from March 23rd to March 29th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• ⏰ Clocks go forward Sunday night! March 29 at 2am becomes 3am. One hour less sleep, but hello longer evenings.

• 🏃 Generali Berlin Half Marathon: Sunday, March 29 | Brandenburg Gate. Even if you’re not running, the city is stunning that day. Expo at Tempelhof Fri & Sat.

• ✍️ Writers Session: writing, editing & feedback: March 23

• 🎭 Chaos Royal: IMPROTANIA: March 23

• ⚡ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Movie2Menu Experience: March 23

• 🍸 Daily Martini Hour: March 23

• 👩‍💻 NLND Breakfast Club: Funding Women in DeepTech: March 24

• 🌈 Queer Dating at Curly Bar: FLINTA* non-monogamous Edition: March 24

• 💪 How to train for longevity as a woman: March 25

• 🥂 Ladies Social Hour @ Jane & the Jam: March 25

• 🎧 Walk on AiR Festival 2026: March 26 to 28 | Acker Stadt Palast. Artists in residence open their rehearsal stages. Free and wonderfully Berlin.

• 🎤 Lingua Erotica: “Gravity” Single Release Live @ Lark Berlin: March 26

• 💃 CONSAGRADA: music, friends and the dancefloor: March 26

• 💻 QueerNext Co-Working Day @ CIC: March 26

• 🕺 Pop & House on 2 Floors: Free Entry: March 27

• 📸 Street Photography Workshop in Berlin: March 28

• 🎪 The Sublime Kabarett: Circus Artistry, Drag & Comedy im THE KNAST: March 28

• 🕉️ Chaitra Navratri Berlin Garba 2026: March 28, 4pm | Tegeler Seeterrassen. Traditional Garba celebrations, live music, community

• 🖤 Bats and Sass: Gothic Pole Dance by Heretic Dream: March 29

• 🧶 Crochet Sunday Club @ DNA Café & Art Berlin: March 29

• 🤝 Improv Meet Up @ DNA Art House Berlin: March 29

• 🔥 Make Poetry Sexy Again: March 29

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🩸 “Menstrual cup recommendations”: the community delivered, as always!

• 💌 “I find it very hard to be direct when I don’t want to continue a friendship”: so relatable, and the comments are full of wisdom.

• 😔 “Starting to feel not good enough, stuck no matter how hard I try”: a vulnerable and important post. Go show some love 💜

• 🍴 “Female-owned restaurants in Berlin”: incredible list building up in the comments.

• 🔎 “Is anyone else in Berlin struggling to build meaningful friendships with women?”: you are not alone. One of this week’s most resonant posts.

• ❤️ “Couples therapy: mixed ability relationship”: thoughtful and supportive thread.

• 😮‍💨 “Expecting mom feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy bureaucracy in Germany”: if you’ve been through this, your experience could really help her.

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

Winter is still very much here, and Germany keeps making moves, from new military decisions abroad to changes that directly affect immigrants, like higher costs for online shopping and updated employment migration rules looking ahead to 2026.

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As always, this newsletter is curated by a small group of immigrant women working voluntarily, week after week, to help you stay informed, connected and supported while living in Germany and Berlin

This week, you’ll also find plenty of events to warm up your evenings, plus conversations straight from our community that you don’t want to miss. Next week we will be back with the housing section!

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🥵 Menopause: When hormones harm the economy

• 👀 Germany is joining France, Sweden, Finland, Norway and the Netherlands in a largely symbolic mission to the Arctic.

• 🏠 DeZIM study spotlights racism in German rental market

• 🪖 The German government has announced that it will send 13 soldiers to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland

• 💸 Online orders from outside EU to Germany will soon cost more

• 🚆 Taking night trains to and from Germany

• 📋 Employment migration to Germany in 2026: your complete legal guide

• 😳 Germany pays €1.3 million to man unjustly jailed for 13 years

• 🔎 Why are Germany and India strengthening military ties?

👉 Week from January, the 19th to January, the 25th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy

• 🖤 CTM Festival starts on the January, 23

• 😂 Laughing Spree: English Comedy on a BOAT (FREE SHOTS). January, 20

• ✏️ Drawing Cafe [#4] Coffee & Sketching in Berlin. January, 25

• 💄 Drag me to the 80s. January, 23

• 🍫 Truffle & Truffle Festival. January, 24

• 📊 Performance Marketing Minds x Brand Partners. January, 22

• 🎶 Take On Me! - 80s Party • Badehaus Berlin. January, 24

• 🍰 Cake & Connections. January, 25

• 💃 Latinx AfterWork - LatinHouse & Bounce. January, 19

• 💿 Vinyl Voyage. January, 21

• 🏓 OPEN DECKS FOR FLINTA* - PING PONG FOR ALL. January, 21

• ⚡ Toy Tonics presents ITALOMANIA. January, 23

• 🕺 DISCO TO GO. January, 23

• 🛼 ROLLER DISCO. January, 19

• 🎤 QUEER SLAM BERLIN. January, 21

• 📷 Frosty Cameras & Art Market by Filmriss Photoclub. January, 25

• ✍️ CREATIVE WRITING & WINE. January, 21

• 👖 Topshop and Zalando present: The Comeback January, 22

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🥔 “Potatoes for FREE!”

• 🔎 “Topic: dating, favorite gyms”

• 👋 Are you a single woman? Angela wants to connect with you!

• 👀 “Munich vs. Berlin”

• “How can we support the people of Iran from Berlin?”

• 🌮 Recommendations on Mexican restaurants

• “Expat moms in Berlin”

• 👨‍👩‍👧 “#friendsandfamily”

• 🛒 “Groceries + eating out per person - how much does you spend”

• 🎂 “Vegan Birthday Cake”

• 🏠 How long did take you to find a new flat, after you broke up with your ex?

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

Berlin is deep into December mode, colder mornings, darker afternoons and that familiar mix between holiday sparkle ✨ and winter gloom. If you’ve been feeling a bit low-energy recently (and missing family traditions back home), you’re definitely not alone.

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Just a reminder that we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily every week, curating news, events, housing offers and community highlights to keep our 40k+ women connected, informed and empowered here in Germany. Your support really helps us continue. 💖

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 😍 Which Berlin street was named 7th-coolest in the world?

• 🛍️ On which Sundays this December are the shops open in Berlin?

• ⚠️ SCHUFA score will be simplified and available online from 2026

• 👀 9 changes affecting expats in Germany in December 2025

• 🎨 A list of art markets, auctions, and pop-ups to make gift-giving easier this festive season.

• 😓 Berlin lines U1, U3 and U4 to be disrupted for 4 months

• 🎵 These were Germany’s most streamed songs in 2025

• 👩‍💻 30% of Germans trust AI chatbot diagnoses as much as doctors’ diagnoses

• 🇩🇪 German government agrees on pension reform

👉 Week from December, 8th to December, the 14th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy

• 🎄 Weihnachtsrodeo - XMas Desgin Markt. December, 14

• 👑 X-Mas DRAG BRUNCH. December, 14

• 🍞 Sourdough Bread Workshop. December, 10

• 🔥 Bum & Rum - where Caribbean culture meets Hip-Hop and Trap. December, 13

• 🎶 Freedom from Famine Fundraiser Tapes Listening Session & Concert. December, 14

• 🎤 Stella & The Longos are finally back in Berlin. December, 10

• 🩰 A Techno Ballet Odyssey. December, 12

• ✨ 3 Years of Disco Futurismo. December, 12

• 🌹 The Mystic Rose - The last Rose of the Year. December, 12

• ⚡ Oriental Nights - Ecstatic Dance Session. December, 12

• 🍸 Tutto Bene + Afterhour. December, 12

• 🧖‍♀️ Psychedelic Sauna Party. December, 13

• 👊 EAT THE RICH_SOLIPARTY. December, 13

• 🛠️ Industrial Design Hub Berlin meetup #2. December, 10

• 🥂 White Label Project x FOMO Berlin x Ode Aperitif Xmas Mingle. December, 11

• 🪰 Digital Nudging ⟡ When Psychology meets UX. December, 12

• 🇧🇷 YAGO OPROPRIO in Berlin. December, 11

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🎄 “Do you have any recommendation which best Christmasmarket to visit in Berlin?”

• 📚 “Unemployment & Weiterbildung”

• 🥱 “Gastronomy / Nightwork burnout”

• 🍄 “Mold in the apartment”

• 🚿 “Shower Filter”

• 📶 “Nice cafes with decent wifi near Kudamm”

• ✈️ “How are people affording to travel in the current economy?”

• 😔 “How do you deal with physical and cognitive limitations?”

• 🐾 “Feeling scammed with pet insurance”

• 🔎 “Is there a non-clothes thrift store in Berlin?”

• 💸 “What is your attitude towards finances in a romantic relationship?”

• 🩺 “Seeking advice from women who have had a conization in Berlin/Germany”

• 🛏️ “Bed recommendations”

• ❤️ “Couples therapy wanted.”

• 💊 “Birth control pill = bigger boobs?”

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• “I’m subletting my fully furnished 58m2 apartment with a regular contract for 1year. The Anmeldung is not possible for the first year with the possibility to register afterwards.”

• “’m subletting my lovely room with a private bathroom in a 4-person apartment in Charlottenburg from late December or the beginning of January to mid-March”

• “I am subletting my flat in Kreuzbergstr. 36”

• “I’m subletting my cute 2-room apartment, located in Schillerkiez, for 3.5 months. Anmeldung: Yes”

• “I am renting a room in my apartment from Jan 15th, 2026 - May 30th, 2026 with the option to extend from July 1st!”

• “Two rooms Flat in Neukölln — Available from January 2026 to May 2026 (dates are flexible)”

• “We are renting out our beautiful 50 sqm apartment in Friedrichshain. Available for 3 months from 22.12.25 to 12.03.26”

• “Minimun of 1 month, available until August 30, 2026. The apartment has 3 rooms and is located on the 3rd floor”

• “Renting a 35msq apartment in Neukölln 12053, Dec 25 / Apr 26 (flexible dates)”

• “The apartment is in Gesundbrunnen, a 2-person shared apartment, to the backyard; so it’s not the brightest, but it’s cozy, and we can make it even cozier together”

• “I’m leaving Berlin for the winter, and my two rooms in a 2er WG in Friedrichshain will be available for sublet from January 10 until May 20, 2026.”

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

Berlin is slowly slipping into winter mode. darker afternoons, colder mornings, and that familiar mix of coziness and heaviness that many of us immigrants know so well. This season can feel isolating, especially if you’re far away from your family, routines or holiday traditions. So if these past few days felt a bit gray, please remember: you’re not going through winter alone. We’re right here with you. 💛

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Just a reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, every single week, to make sure our voices and experiences are seen and shared. Your support helps us keep going, thank you for being part of this! 💕

Stay warm, stay kind to yourself, and enjoy this week’s news.
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 💥 Good news! Brandenburg Gate New Year party will go ahead after all

• 🕯️ Nuremberg Trials mark 80 years. How did it prosecute Nazi war criminals?

• 🪖 Bundeswehr begins week-long training exercise in Berlin U-Bahn

• 🤑 German economy expected to grow in 2026

• ✈️ The German government has announced that it will reduce the country’s aviation tax from July 2026.

• 💰 Salary vs severance in Germany: What gets deducted and how to save on taxes

• 🚨Domestic violence in Germany has reached a record high

• 😳 Dozen walk out on Chancellor Merz’s integration speech

👉 Week from November, the 24th to November, the 30th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy

• 🇧🇷 Brazilian Carnival Vibes with MONOBLOCO. November, 26

• 🛍️ BLACK FRIDAY COUNTDOWN SALE. November, 26

• 👑 HOUSE QUEENS. November, 29

• 🇯🇵 JAPANMARKT - Japanese design market with a cultural program, creative workshops and culinary delights. November, 30

• ✍️ WRITERS SESSION - coffee, writing & editing. November, 24

• 🍹 50% OFF Drinks Happy Hour Friday at Electric Social. November, 28

• 💃 Fania Brava Party. November, 28

• 🇵🇸 Noise for Palestine - Winter Market & Fundraiser. November, 29

• 🎸 Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! - Beatles Tribute Band. November, 29

• 💖 You’ve Got The Love • INDIE vs POP - Party. November, 29

• 🧡ORANGE THE WORLD RUN & Self-defense class. November, 25

• 🤖 AI Breakfast: The Future of Education. November, 26

• 🎨 Art & Aperitivo by Blue Lobster Art. November, 26

• ☕️ Coffee Break with Creatives: ​a relaxed space for conversations on creative careers. November, 27

• 🧘 Creative Health: On Connection, Embodiment, and Awe. November, 27

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🇩🇪 “Deutsch Integration course/BAMF”

• 💸 “Black Friday bargains”

• 😩 “Is It normal to feel insecure about your partners ex even tho you’ve been together for years now?”

• 😪 “Is anyone else losing their mind over this *very specific* pattern where poly men keep trying to date straight, monogamous women as if it’s a quirky personal challenge?”

• 🧥 “Brand and styles with puffer but light jackets/coats”

• 👶 “Friendship after children”

• 😔 “Moving to Amsterdam/ Netherlands and getting emotional about leaving Berlin”

• 👀 “What are Berlin peculiarities?”

• 🏋️ “Best gym/fitness studio with classes?”

• 🐶 “Does anyone has experience flying with a dog in a transport compartment?”

• ❄️ “Thermal LEGGINGS that are really, really warm for winter.”

• ✨ “Earrings that are good for daily wear but still a little special”

• 🔎 “How to Get Proper Medical Checks”

• 💍 “Marriage with a German citizen”

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• “LONG-TERM ROOM WITH ANMELDUNG IN P BERG”

• “Subletting a 3-room apartment by the canal in NK. From 1-4 months (flexible). No Anmeldung possible”

• “LONG-TERM - PRENZLAUER BERG 42m² (3 MONTHS SUBLET + POSSIBILITY TO TAKE OVER 2 YEAR CONTRACT)”

• “I am subletting my furnished 1-room studio apartment in Friedrichshain (Samariterkiez). Minimum 3 months, up to 2 years. Registration: Possible after a few months”

• “Cozy studio is free from 10th of December until 1st of April”

• “We have a room available for one person (women only) in our lovely apartment. Long-term Only! Anmeldung possible!”

• “We are renting out our beautiful 50 sqm apartment in Friedrichshain. Available for 3 months and few days from 03.12.25 to 12.03.26.”

• “A room is available for one person in a 2-person shared flat (plus a friendly cat) - Long/ Short-term - Anmeldung possible”

• “1 room will be free from the end of November , for long term! Anmeldung possible“

• “Long-term Room Available in Charlottenburg (14059) – from 01.12.25 flexible. Anmeldung possible”

• “I’m looking for a new housemate in my cosy home near Lausitzer Platz, a bright, spacious 3 room (2 people) 97sqm apartment”

• “I’m away for some time and I would like to offer my apartment while i will be away. 3rd January to 3rd April.”

• “I’m renting out a bright, sunny room in a cozy 2-bedroom flat right by the canal (Maybachufer and Pannierstr.)”

• “We are subletting our wonderful apartment in Kreuzberg (Bergmannkietz) for 3 months, from 1st of Dec to 1st of March (with a possibility for a little longer into mid march).”

• “Minimun of 1 month, available until August 30, 2026. The apartment has 3 rooms and is located on the 3rd floor”

• “Luxury 1-bedroom apartment (77 m²) in Berlin-Schöneberg”

• “Sublet for 3 Months. December 12-March 12. Anmeldung is included”

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

The days are shorter, the nights are cozier, and Berlin is slowly getting that magical pre-winter glow, and yes, Christmas markets are already popping up everywhere! 🎄

This week brings some big updates in Germany, from rising health insurance costs to companies planning job cuts in 2026.

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Just a reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, every single week, to make sure our voices and experiences are seen and shared. Your support helps us keep going, thank you for being part of this! 💕

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🇩🇪 November 9, a fateful day in the history of Germany: Fall of Berlin Wall, pogrom night commemorated

• 🤔 Is Germany straying from climate goals ahead of COP30?

• 🎬 Film fans can watch unlimited films at over 90 cinemas across Germany for just 15,55 euros per month

• 😳 AfD trip to Russia sparks ‘treason’ accusation

• 🌳 Berlin sets goal to double number of trees by 2040

• 🚫 Germany cracks down on ‘TikTok radical Islamism’

• 😡 In Germany, women only hold 29 percent of leadership roles

• 🔎 Is it expensive to party in Berlin?

• 🤑 German government approves largest minimum wage increase in its history

👉 Week from November, the 10th to November, the 17th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy

• 🎥 The Secret Agent. November, 10

• 🎉 ADIRA Drag Festival 2.0: Queer Arab* Futurism. November, 14

• ☕ COFFEE RAVE – Dance, Espresso & Daylight Energy. November, 15

• 💃 La Regla strikes again! November, 15

• 🤳 Influencer Workshop “The Secret of Success” by Baran & Valeria. November, 15

• 🥚 Our Bodies, Our Futures: A Real Talk on Reproductive Freedom and Wellness. November, 12

• 🧿 Mamma-Mia/ABBA Party Tour. November, 14

• 👀 Eye Contact Experience Berlin. November, 10

• ✊ ANTIFA SOLIPARTY - We have friends everywhere. November, 12

• 🎶 Isabella Lovestory. November, 13

• 🍂 Autumn Groove. November, 13

• 🎤 LA DAME BLANCHE - exclusive show in Berlin. November, 14

• 🌞 The Joint Daytime. November, 15

• 📺 Reality TV Quiz goes Berlin. November, 14

• 🤘 Indie Club Berlin. November, 14

• 😂 Laughing Spree Comedy: English Comedy on a BOAT (with FREE SHOTS). November, 11

• 🥃 5PM club. November, 13

• 🍑 AEROBIC RAVE. November, 14

👉A FREE Event with Ovom Care: Fertility Without Taboo✨

✨THIS WEEK, on the 12th!✨Join this FREE in-person event with Ovom Care at BIWOC Rising to explore fertility, egg freezing, and reproductive wellness with real clarity. Dr. Lynae Brayboy will debunk myths, answer your questions, and offer medically grounded insight in a safe, welcoming space. 👉 Say your spot now! Limited seats available.

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🍁 “Parks/areas that still look super nice with all the yellow/red leaves of the autumn.”

• 🔎 “Going to gym on mental health leave”

• 🏋️‍♀️ Recommendation on app for purely muscle building and strength training, that not use AI

• 👀 “Opinions on Bergmannkiez”

• 🌴 Recommendations on “warm destination that’s safe, relaxing, and affordable”

• 🤔 “How easy is to fire someone in tech company Berlin”

• 😞 “Why has it become so hard to find jobs in English?”

• 🔥 “I am such an angry feminist. Men get on my nerves daily!”

• 🗣️ “Anyone want to climb to the top of a hill with me and scream? What a fucking year”

• 👓 “What’s the cheapest place for glasses lenses?”

• 💔 “Pregnancy loneliness”

• 📦 “Vinted compensation for stolen item.”

• 💰 “Friendships where there’s a big difference in income or financial situation”

• 💭 “Why do people just disappear from our lives?”

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• “55 m2, Charlottenburg 10627, Anmeldung possible, 1200 Eur all costs inclusive”

• “Room for Rent in 2-Person Apartment – Female Only. Rent: €750/month”

• “My BF is leaving his apartment and looking for someone to take over the contract”

• “I have two rooms available in my apartment, close to Moritzplatz”

• “Subletting a 3-room apartment by the canal in NK”

• “Room rental Prenzlauer Berg. 488€ per month”

• “Subletting my cozy 2-room apartment for a year! 1150€ / month. Anmeldung possible”

• “Private room fully furnished with a sofabed, storage, bedside table and an attached balcony. 650 euros.”

• “BRIGHT FLAT IN BERLIN MITTE- LONGTERM! 1200€ month | 10 Months | 50m² | 2 Rooms | Registration available”

• “I’ll be leaving my big room. 700€. Contract and Anmeldung possible”

• “Long term room in 3 people wg. rent is 650”

• “116sqm flat on niederbarnimstrasse 10247 available for sublet. anmeldung - all possible”

• “WG room near Schönhauser Allee available”

• “We’re looking for someone (ideally a couple) to sublet our beautiful 96m² Altbau flat for 3 months”

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

Refer a friend

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

Can you believe it’s already November? A new month always brings that cozy mix of reflection and fresh beginnings, the perfect time to start new routines, set gentle goals, or just enjoy your favorite comfort drink while the city turns gold.

Berlin’s energy is shifting too, from spooky Halloween nights 🎃 to the first whispers of Christmas markets (yes, already!). And we’ve gathered everything you need to stay in the loop.

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Just a reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, every single week, to make sure our voices and experiences are seen and shared. Your support helps us keep going, thank you for being part of this! 💕

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🎄Fact check: Has Germany canceled Christmas markets in 2025?

• 💊 DM, Rossmann, Lidl to start selling medicines online

• 👎 Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized by women in Germany

• 👀 November 2025: 15 changes affecting expats in Germany

• 😢 100-year-old cinema to close in Berlin

• 🤔 Descendants of immigrants in Germany are less satisfied with life than their parents - why?

• 🚗 Will driver’s licenses become cheaper in Germany?

• 🏳️‍🌈 SchwuZ: Oldest and largest queer club in Germany to close

• 📄 Berlin students can complete Bürgeramt Anmeldung on campus

• 🇩🇪 German media disproportionately cover crimes where suspect is “foreign”

👉 Week from November, the 03rd to November, the 09th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy

• 🇧🇷 Roda de Feijoada - one of Berlin’s most vibrant Brazilian events. November, 09

• 🍝 Restaurant Week in Berlin is starting soon! 3 plates and a cocktail for a special price! From November, 05

• 🇦🇷 Tiny Desk sensations Paco Amoroso & Catriel are coming again to Berlin! Sold-out gig, but check out this post if you want tickets! November, 04

• 📸 WORLDWIDE STREETS - a celebration of diversity in street and documentary photography. November, 07

• ❤️‍🔥 LAST VRAU IN 2025! We are arriving for a late Halloween, to celebrate our incredible year with you all! November, 07

• 💬 Berlin Match #8: Permission to Fail: Sport, Systems & Self. November, 06

• 😂 Meanwhile in Berlin… - a stand up comedy showcase. November, 08

• 🧘‍♀️ Confidence Club Berlin launch — yoga, journaling, community & exclusive merch with Aleks Kop Yoga. November, 09

• 🦠 BEYOND NOW: True stories from women shaping the future of science. November, 04

• 🔥 BAILE DA FARRA - a sweet mix of Baile Funk and Techno. November, 07

• 👩‍🔬 Berlin Science Week. Until November, 10

• 🎶 The Early Days • Throwback Indie Party • Lido • Berlin. November, 07

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 😋 “Does anyone here have the BEST Vanille Kipferl recipe?”

• 😞 “Feeling really lost in Berlin, open to suggestions and experiences”

• 🌱 If you are in need of… “Positive stories of career change”.

• 🤰 “Sick leave during pregnancy.”

• ❤️‍🩹 “I’m pregnant in the first weeks and want to terminate for my own reasons, where do I go?”

• 💆‍♀️ “Soft massage service in Berlin, not the thai massage”

• 🔎 “What type of therapy do you recommend?”

• 💔 “I feel emotionally exhausted from dating lately”

• 🗣️ “Affordable Spanish lessons”

• ✂️ “Recommendations for curly hair cuts in Berlin!”

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• “Beautiful Fully Furnished 34 m² Apartment in Pankow. Anmeldung available”

• “3 month Sublet (Nov - Feb) - two-room, 55sqm apartment in Wedding - €875p/m. Anmeldung (official registration) is possible.”

• “Looking for a female flatmate to take over my room from December onwards. Anmeldung available.

• “Subletting my apartment in Kreuzberg for a longer period of time (from 3-12 months)”

• “LONG TERM ROOM. Amneldung is not possible”

• “I’m offering here a studio in Lankwitz, on 6th floor with an elevator, 1 room (36m2) and a balcony starting 1st of November, rent 700€ warm. Anmeldung possible.”

• “2 room flat in Prenzlauer Berg. Sublet for 3 months”

• “My room is still available and I need to find someone as soon as possible.”

• “Subletting my apartment for 6 months possible extension to 1 year in P Berg. Anmeldung it’s not possible”

• “Room for Rent in 2-Person Apartment – Female Only | Berlin Mitte”

• “Room for rent from 5 November long term.”

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

Refer a friend

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for more updates!

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

It’s one of those weeks in Berlin, and you start wondering if you should finally bring out your winter coat (spoiler: yes, you should 😅).

As the days get shorter, we hope this newsletter brings you a little warmth and connection. Whether you’re planning your next autumn walk, looking for housing, or simply trying to make Berlin feel more like home — we’ve got you covered.

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Just a reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, every single week, to make sure our voices and experiences are seen and shared. Your support helps us keep going, thank you for being part of this! 💕

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖⭐

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🇩🇪 German gov’t stops fast-track naturalization: 3 takeaways

• 🚗 Merz pledged to resist 2035 EU combustion car ban

• 🇳🇦 Should Germany be sued over colonial genocide in Namibia?

• 🍸 Berlin bar named best in Germany for second year in a row

• 💉 Mpox is on the rise in Berlin

• 🍝 Restaurant openings: Where to eat in October 2025

• 🤩 New government website will help non-EU citizens find a job in Germany

• 🇵🇸 Life in Germany since October 7, 2023, and the Gaza war

👉 Week from October, the 13th to October, the 19th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🍳 Brunch me harder - drag brunch at the Nomi wine bar! October, 19

• 💼 Women in Sales Career Growth Day Berlin. October, 15

• 💃 Deadly Divas. October, 17

• 🌬️ Musical Breathwork Journey. October, 14

• 🌼 TAYLOR SWIFT PARTY NIGHTS. October, 17

• 🌕 Community Dance: Women’s Circle & Cacao Ceremony. October, 18

• ✨ TOP90s: 90s Pop, Eurodance, Trash *NEON SPECIAL*. October, 18

• 🤝 Women* Business Meetup Berlin. October, 14

• 🧘‍♀️ Stress-Resilience and Thai-Yoga Stretches. October, 18

• 🎸 The Argentine Rock/Pop Band El Zar Comes to Germany for an Exclusive Concert. October, 13

• 🛍️ Vintage Y2K and 90s Pop-up Market. October, 16

• 🍺 Alternative Oktoberfest. October, 19

• 💃 Colors of Tango Festival Berlin. October, 13

• 🌿 Sunday daytime O MATO party. October, 19

• 🎬 Short Film Festival Preview. October, 13

• ❤️‍🔥 Perreo Latino - Una noche en Medellín. October, 15

• 🪩 Day Rave: NEVER//NOW. October, 19

• 💿 Vinyl Market and DJs playing @ Wendel. October, 19

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🍁 “Where do you go in and around Berlin for the perfect autumn walk?”

• 💨 “Does anyone else here feels like they get extra farty in Berlin?”

• ✈️ “I’m planning to travel to Paris alone”

• 🧖‍♀️ “Do you have any place with Sauna you can recommend for a single women to go to”

• 👀 “Photo on the CV yay or nay?”

• ⚠️ “I have a US visa appointment next week and to my surprise realized that you can’t bring your mobile phone inside.”

• 🔎 “Is there a way to make separation or an open relationship legally binding?”

• 😅 “Recommendation for a sex-positive party for... beginners?”

• 📦 “Advice about moving out of Berlin”

• 💰 “Budgeting and saving money”

• 👙 “Ladies with smaller breasts, where do you find sexy bras that actually fit well”

• 🏠 “Housing when living in two countries”

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• “Room for Rent in a central location close to Schönhauserallee and Mauer Park – Family-Friendly Home. €550 per month”

• “My studio is up for sublet this winter. Nov 1 - March. €1200 warm. No Anmeldung

• “Room available in a charming, fully furnished and renovated 60 sqm apartment with balcony in a pre-war building. 900 a month. Minimum stay 3 months / max 6- 12 months.”

• “My room in a 3 people apartment in Steglitz will be available starting at 1. Dezember. 700 € /month + 18 € every three months for Rundfunkbeitrag. Anmeldung possible.”

• “From November 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, all rooms in our 4-room shared apartment in Charlottenburg, right by KuDamm, will be available individually. €380 to €740 per month.”

• “Room for Rent in 2-Person Shared Apartment for Female, Berlin Mitte. €750/month + deposit”

• “Fully Furnished 3-Room Apartment in Friedrichshain”

• “Studio sublet for 3 months”

• “Rooms for Rent in Prenzlauer Berg – Cozy, Central & All-Inclusive! €870/month – All bills included. Anmeldung is NOT possible.”

• “Partly furnished 1-room-apartment in Wedding. 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐈’𝐦 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐠”

• “2-room attic apartment available in Berlin. €693. 1st November 2025 to the 20th MARCH 2026”

• “Cozy apartment in Schillerkiez in Neukölln (November to January). Available for 3 months, extension possible if all goes well. 950 euros/month”

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

Refer a friend

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for more updates!

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

Autumn is softly arriving in Berlin, and with it come cozy coffees, cute jackets and a brand-new season of adventures waiting for us.

Just a little reminder that this newsletter is created with love by a small group of immigrant women, doing this voluntarily to keep our community connected and informed. 💪🏽✨

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This week’s edition is full of things to explore, from big news shaking Germany 🇩🇪 to empowering events, creative workshops, and fun parties across Berlin. Whether you’re here to meet new friends, find a new home, or just discover something new in the city, there’s something here for you.

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🤱Hanna Steinmuller has made history by giving a speech with her baby at the lectern in the German Bundestag.

• 😳 Syphilis infections at record high – especially in Berlin

• ✈️ Two-thirds of flights still delayed at Berlin Airport after cyberattack

• 🚗 Volkswagen is to pause production at two of its plants in Germany because of weak demand for fully electric cars.

• 🍞 Germany’s favorite kids show character is a depressed loaf of bread?

• 🚇 New CEO - enough to get Deutsche Bahn back on track?

• 🔎 What are Germans most afraid of?

• 🇸🇾 Berlin wants deportation deal with Syria

• 🛵 Lime vs the blind: e-scooter parking goes to court

👉 Week from September, the 29nd to October, the 5th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🩷 LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE Berlin - Power Point Dating. October, 2

• 1️⃣3️⃣ Swifties, unite! - The Taylor Party. October, 3

• 👭 Sapphic Trivia Night. October, 2

• 💃 La Regla Party - Salsita, Cumbia, Perreo, Latin Bass, y Tropical Club Sounds toda la noche en dos pistas! October, 4

• ✍️ Explore the meaning of home, migration, and belonging in a creative writing workshop. September, 29

• 👩‍💻 Leadership & Creativity: Empowering Women to Lead Beyond the Frame. October, 2

• 👣 Berlin by Foot: Alone in Berlin — Anti-Nazi Resistance in Wedding. October, 5

• 🎉 GIRLHOOD | Rooftop Party | Crying. Screaming. Shaking Ass. October, 2

• 🥐 THE FUNKY BREAKFAST MARKT. October, 5

• 🎼 Creative (Song) Writing - Workshop. September, 29

• 🧘‍♀️ Osho Dynamische Meditation Berlin. October, 1

• 📸 Exklusiver Fotokamera-Workshop in Berlin. September, 29

• 💘 Poly Speed Dating Berlin - Meet 20+ poly people and get 5 rounds of matches based on your crush list. September, 29

• 🎈 Bonanza Festival Colombia. October, 4

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 👀 Watching porn: Yay or nay?

• 👠 Recommendations on wedding shoes

• 👃 “Best cool fig perfumes.”

• 🥴 “How do you deal with extremely narrow sexual selectivity and experiencing attraction in an extremely specific way?”

• ❤️‍🩹 Trying new activities after a divorce

• 🍸 “Any recommendations for bars or restaurants where you feel cozy and welcome sitting alone at the bar?”

• 😵‍💫 “Being intimate with my ex, I am not sure if i am ok with it”

• 🫂 Need a new friend? A. is up for u!

• 😋 “Does anyone know of a store in Berlin that sells food with live probiotics?”

• 😢 “I feel a little depressed I am in the country 6 years and I still don’t speak German.”

• ⛳ “​​Any ladies here would like to learn how to golf?”

• 💔 “How long it took you to get over a heart break from an unhealthy relationship?”

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• “I’m looking for someone to rent a room in my apartment, initially from Oct 25th for 2-3 months, with the possibility to extend. Anmeldung isn’t initially possible, but may be after the first 2-3 months.”

• “Looking for someone responsible to take over my contract. Anmeldung possible, pets are allowed.”

• “Furnished, 3-room apartment with balcony & kit”

• “Room for Rent in 2-Person Shared Apartment for Female, Berlin Mitte”

• “There is a beautiful one person flat at Adalbertstraße. No Anmeldung for the first 3 months, possible if there is extension.”

• “Looking for a Nachmieter to take over November 15. Anmeldung possible”

• “Looking for someone to sublet my friend’s cozy, fully furnished apartment in Prenzlauer Berg (near Kollwitzkiez) from 1.12. until 10.4.2026”

• “Subletting a studio apartment in Neukölln baumschulenweg from 12.10.2025-30.04.2026”

• “Modern 3-Room Flat with East Side Gallery Views + Anmeldung”

• “I’m currently looking for a new roommate to share my cozy apartment in beautiful Prenzlauer Berg. Long-term contract with registration possible.”

• “Hey ladies a Chilean friend is renting her big apartment temporarily from October-January. No Anmeldung possible.”

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

Refer a friend

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for more updates!

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

We’re slowly saying goodbye to summer. Yes, we were lucky with a bit of a late summer, but now the days are getting shorter… At least October often brings us the famous Goldene Oktober — those crisp, sunny autumn days that make Berlin look magical. ✨

And speaking of October… are you going to Oktoberfest? Or have you ever been? The 190th edition of Germany’s most famous festival has just kicked off! 🍺

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Still, this is your gentle reminder to start taking your vitamin D and maybe even start planning some winter getaways… just saying! 😉

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it's important to stay informed about what's happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🍺 At this year's Oktoberfest, beer is more expensive than ever. Here's everything you need to know about the event.

• 🎟️ Breaking: Deutschlandticket will cost 63 euros from January 2026

• 😲 People in central Berlin were ordered to evacuate after an unexploded World War II bomb was discovered in the Spree River.

• 🇳🇱 DB to launch new trains on Berlin-Amsterdam route from October

• 🗑️ Who’s gonna clean up this city? Inside Berlin’s trash problem

• 🧐 What to do when Germans are rude (or racist) to you

• 💰 New tax break for people who continue to work past retirement age.

• 🇵🇸 Germany walks tightrope over recognizing state of Palestine

👉 Week from September, the 22nd to September, the 28th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🪁 The classic “Festival of Giant Kites” at Tempelhofer Feld. September, 27

• 💃 LA FIESTA DE LA SALSA LEGENDARIA. September, 27

• 👯‍♀️ Fania Brava Party / Perreo en Salsa. September, 26

• ⚡ Cumbia vs Salsa - Será una noche de baile hasta el amanecer. September, 26

• 😍 Festival of Animation Berlin 2025. September 26 - 28

• ☕️ Coffee Week and Coffee Festival Berlin 2025. September, 22 - 27

• 🏳️‍🌈 FLINTA* Stand Up Comedy & Party (Smash Comedy Club @ Dykes* gone Wild). September, 27

• 💚 brat party • w/ charli xcx & other brat coded artists. September, 26

• 😜 BERLIN POP-UP MARKET - Shop, dance & connect: Berlin’s ultimate creator pop-up with DJs, workshops, tattoos & unique local talents. September, 26

• 🍕 True Italian Pizza Week. September, 25

• 🍜 Berlin Ramen Festival #3. September, 27

• 👗 Friendly Flohmarkt @ Jules B-Part. September, 28

• 🕺 Break Dance - Open Class / DNA Art Club. September, 23

• ☀️ Morning Walk & Talk. September, 24

• 🎊 SOBERLIN #3 — Coffee Rave. September, 27

• 🍿 »Late Night Cult Movies« September: Blue Velvet @ Planetarium. September 26 - 27

• 🌸 FREE: Großer Pflanzenverkauf. September, 26

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🚊 “Berlin Public Transport Update: Screenshots of BVG tickets are no longer valid!”

• 🥴 “Does anyone have any tips on the citizenship process?”

• 😍 “Romance at the Jobcentre”

• ❤️‍🩹 “Fertility treatment or give up?”

• 🤧 “How do you deal with your triggers?”

• 🎨 Thinking of exhibiting your art somewhere? Maybe this post is exactly what you need

• 😅 “Recently a stranger offered me to use his as a carpet.”

• 🗣️ “Is there a good place in or around Berlin to scream?”

• 🇩🇪 “New project: to go to a new place or do a new activity in Berlin every day for the next year (365 days).”

• 🤔 How to (kindly) reject a work offer?

• 😕 “Gaslighting from the psychiatrist”

• 🤗 “Has anyone struggled with their relationship with their mother?”

• 🔎 “How to not be the caretaker/mum in relationships with men?”

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• “6-month sublet with possibility to take over permanent contract. (Anmeldung is possible from April if you take over the contract).

• “Beautifully renovated & cozy furnished 1-bedroom available for rent (35 sq. ‘) in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, both for short term (up to 12 months) and long term stays (12 months with option to extend)”

• “Flat Free in Friedrichshain from September 29th and on - dates flexible for a few months. No Anmeldung”

• “I’m looking for someone to share my lovely home in Friedrichshain with. You’ll have a bright, unfurnished 22m² room.”

• “Sublet in Graefekiez, Kreuzberg | Studio with Park View. 6 months starting in October – Anmeldung possible”

• “3-Room Furnished Apartment for Rent - Paul-Linke-Ufer, Kreuzberg (10999), anmeldung is possible.”

• “Looking for someone to take over my room close to Maybachufer. Anmeldung possible!

• “My friend is subletting her room from 01.11.25 to 30.01.26 (3 months) right in the heart of Kreuzberg, Bergmannkiez.”

• “Sublet an Entire gorgeous 2.5 room apartment in Mitte-Kreuzberg from the beginning of October for a period of at least 3 months with the possibility to extend to a year. 850/month with everything.”

• “Our 2-room apartment is becoming available (unlimited lease)”

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

Refer a friend

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for more updates!

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

Autumn is softly knocking on Berlin’s door, and we can already feel the crisp breeze sneaking into our mornings. How are you all doing? Are you still holding on to the last sunny days or already embracing cosy jumpers and pumpkin spice everything? 🎃

As always, here’s your weekly dose of news, events, highlights and housing offers, curated with care by us. Just a reminder that we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, because we truly believe in the power of this community.

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

Take a deep breath, grab a warm drink, and dive into this week’s edition, we hope it brings you closer to Berlin (and maybe sparks some weekend plans too 😉).

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it's important to stay informed about what's happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🇩🇪 Municipal elections in Germany's most populous state: Merz's CDU set to win in NRW, AfD gaining ground

• 😮‍💨 Difficulties in reviving the EU's largest economy

• 👀 Berlin begins drone delivery pilot project

• 🚉 Deutsche Bahn has announced it will run more routes between Berlin, Leipzig and Poland

• 😞 Homelessness in Berlin forecast to increase by 60 percent by 2029

• 👮 Fraudsters selling fake German integration certificates online, investigation finds

• 🚨 Germany: Life sentence for Solingen knife attack suspect

• 😖 Legacy of racist Nuremberg Laws still lingers in Germany

👉 Week from September, the 15th to September, the 21st - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🎬 Der Himmel über Berlin - A German classic, from Wim Wenders. September, 15

• 🔥 Weekly Fête de l’Amour is now live every Tuesday at Lokschuppen. September, 16

• 🇧🇷 Gilsons are returning to Berlin! — Francisco, João, and José Gil, son and grandsons of the legendary Gilberto Gil — take the stage with their “Pra Gente Acordar” tour. September, 17

• 💞 Garage Girls party are SO BACK! September, 19

• 🍷 Vinho da Casa was founded to create a special place for our friends – built by friends, shaped by high-energy music. September, 20

• 🥐 A new season, a new spot: Croissant Session No. 04 is landing at café westberlin at St. Agnes. September, 20

• 🤘 L1NKN P4RK (The Linkin Park Experience) @ Kesselhaus. September, 20

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Kirtan Day with Dinner in Berlin. September, 21

• 😋 Asian Streetfood Festival Berlin - 6th Edition. September, 21

• 💃 40plus Party Berlin / Tiffany Club. September, 20

• 🎉 Pop Girly Night • Badehaus. September, 19

• 🍴 Female Empowerment Dinner Berlin. September, 17

• 🛼 ROLLER DISCO. September, 15

• 🎞️ The exhibition project CLOSE TO HOME: REMITTANCE SPACES BETWEEN ARRIVAL AND RETURN is an exploration of everyday migrant worlds. September, 18

• 💖 Celebrate diversity and community spirit as Qweer Fest returns to Manifesto for its autumn edition. September, 20

• 🤖 Product Discovery & AI: Tools, Tactics, and Opportunities. September, 18

• 😝 One Night Only: Indian × Italian Pop-Up with Chef Mariia Galchenko. September, 18

• 🎨 Wine & Paint | DNA. Art Club Berlin. September, 14

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🍣 Recommendations on nice sushi in Berlin

• 💸 “Cost estimate for tax declaration”

• 💆‍♀️ “Best place to send a friend for a good relaxing massage in Berlin?”

• 🤔 “Is anyone considering emigrating?”

• ❤️‍🩹 “How to change the mindset about not being able to get pregnant”

• 😓 “Anyone else bullied by receptionists for their German?”

• 🧖‍♀️ “Best center for facial treatments?”

• 💖 “Falling in love during instability & struggling with anxious attachment”

• 🏊‍♀️ “Looking for recommendations for swimming pools that are between 150-170cm deep within the ring”

• 🥺 “I have been with my partner for almost 2 years and have lost interest in sex.”

• 😪 “I have been struggling for a long time now with doom scrolling and sugar addiction.”

• 💋 “I’m looking for advice with women who are dating younger men.”

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• “A beautiful space in a quiet part of the kiez, for a few months or long term, starting anytime September 24-October 1. Anmeldung possible.”

• “Long Term 3 room wg in Prenzlauer Berg. Available starting October with contract + anmeldung”

• “LONG TERM SUBLET // 2 ROOM APT // P-BERG 45M2 // FROM NOVEMBER // WITH ANMELDUNG”

• “Apartment for Rent – Long-Term/Unlimited Contract”

• “Room available in WG in Reinickendorf (women only). Please note: no Anmeldung”

• “I'm renting a room in a 3-room-wg in Kreuzberg 10999 - 5 min to gorlitzer bahnhof.”

• “My partner and I will be away until 1st of July 2026 (possibly longer) and we are currently renting out our fully furnished apartment in Hennigsdorf. Note: we currently do not offer Anmeldung for this period.”

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

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And while we’re talking about manifesting… here’s a gentle reminder that we’re a small team of immigrant women, not only putting this newsletter together every week, but also moderating the IWB group, mostly on a voluntary basis. If you love what we do, or if it helps you in any way, you can support us starting with just €1. Your contribution helps us keep IWB free, independent, and able to pay immigrant women fairly for their work.

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it's important to stay informed about what's happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🇩🇪 Bauhaus Dessau celebrates centennial amid far-right attacks

• 🚨 For the first time in over 30 years, official warning sirens will sound again in Berlin

• 😖 Germany: Deportations are on the rise

• 😵‍💫 International people living in Germany have named the country the fourth-worst place to move when it comes to housing, admin, learning the language and digital life. Agree?

• 😾 SPD push to make catcalling a punishable offence in Germany

• 🔎 Germany opened its doors to 1 million refugees a decade ago. Here’s how the country has changed since.

• 🐻 What to do in September in Berlin: List of the best events

👉 Week from September, the 8th to September, the 14th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🎨 The inside guide to Berlin Art Week 2025, September 10-14

• 🪩 DAY TIME PARTY Sizzle Disco: Drag and Disco Music at Clärchens Ballhaus. September, 14

• 👨‍🏫 The AckerFestival brings together five central tracks: Education, climate, nutrition, economy and politics. September, 10

• 👩‍🔬 Concentrated science in ten minutes, packed into exciting and vivid presentations: That's Science Slam! September, 10

• 🎬 Fantasy Film Fest goes until September, 10

• 🍄 Afterwork Fungi Stroll: Discover mushrooms in the park with an expert! September, 10

• 🐤 FREE Sisyphos TAG DES OFFENEN TORS! September, 11

• 🎉 18 Years Renate - 7 Floors - 65 Hours Birthday Party. September, 12

• 👀 Bad 4 Business - Unprofessional Advice. September, 8

• ✍️ #Yodo: Gong Writing Workshop. September, 9

• 🎵 Musikfest Berlin 2025. September, 6

• 😋 Halal Food Festival Berlin. September, 13

• 🦪 DANCE THE OYSTER! - Food & drink. September, 13

• 💌 How to Make True Friends (And How to Be One). September, 11

• 🎨 2nd edition of the Art Market at Soho House Berlin, celebrating art in all its forms. September, 14

• 🍋 Lemonade Queers – a Sober Party. September, 11

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 🤔 “How would you feel if your partner went to Oktoberfest with single guys?”

• 👗 Are you attending an important event? Here are some recommendations for shops that sell formal long dresses.

• 🫂 “What’s the best way to support a friend who is running a marathon?”

• 👠 Brands of comfortable high-heeled shoes

• 🇪🇸 “Berlin to Barcelona yay or nay?”

• 🇦🇪 "Berlin vs Dubai - How would you compare life in these two cities?"

• 🗣️ “Therapist recommendations”

• 🔎 “Fun things for someone who is visiting the city not for the first time(so base tourist stuff is kinda out)”

• ❤️‍🔥 “Do you really believe in the phrase “you’ll find the right person” or is it just a cliché?”

• 🙀 “How much do you end up spending per month to care for your cat?”

• 💝 “Breaking up with bf // new crush // HOW to break up.”

• 🥳 “Positive stories about freelancing/self employment in Germany”

• 🥲 “Is there a swimming pool in Berlin where the pool is actually warm?”

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• "Prenzlauer Berg, near Schönhauser Allee (Altbau, 1st floor, 46 m², fully furnished and fitted). €575 cold / €775 warm for the 6-month sublet. Anmeldung possible"

• "It's a1.5 room apartment in a new building (heated floor) at Boxi, ground floor. 1230 EUR monthly. No Anmeldung (4 months)"

• "Apartment for Rent - Suburbs of Berlin, Hennigsdorf (16761). The rental period is from September 20th, 2025 - June 30, 2026. 1400€ including all utilities. We currently do not offer Anmeldung for this period."

• "Temporary or long term flatmate wanted for a big, bright room in Neukölln starting October 1 for 3-4 months, option to extend w/contract + anmeldung if the fit is right. €675 cold / ~€800 warm"

• "I’m renting out my cozy apartment in Tempelhof/Neukölln for 4 months. Oct 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026. 850€/month (all inclusive) for one person or 950€ / month for a couple."

• "I am offering my super cute flat for rent. It will be available from October at least for 6 - 8 months. The rent is 1200€ per month."

• "I am renting my flat in Lichtenberg/Friederischein from the beginning of October for 3 months. No anmeldung possible. Warm rent: €1000"

• "I’m subletting my cozy 1-room apartment in Fhain starting 15.9/1.10 - March 2026(+ possibility of renewing) for 770€ including everything."

• "Ground-floor flat in a historic building – Samariterviertel. Fixed-term lease: 2 years. Rent: €1,960 / month"

• "Fully furnished 2.5 room apartment Wilmersdorf Berlin, near Kudamm. Anmeldung possible"

• "Apartment for Sublet – 2 Years – Friedrichshain."

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

Refer a friend

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for more updates!

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

We’re stepping into September with sunshine and temperatures still in the 20s! A little late summer treat — and we’ll take it, right? At least that’s something to enjoy before autumn truly kicks in.

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Check out the weather forecast we’ve added at the end of this newsletter, and don’t miss all the events, news updates, group highlights, and housing opportunities we’ve put together for you this week.

Let’s make the most of this late summer vibe while it lasts!

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it's important to stay informed about what's happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🔎 6 changes affecting immigrants in Germany in September

• 🏊‍♀️ Berlin outdoor pools extend season into September

• 💪 "My clothes are no invitation!" - fight against voyerism in Germany

• 🚨 German government announces new military service law

• 👀 Refugees in Germany report more xenophobia

• 🤩 …Even tho 2015 refugees are well integrated into German labour market

• 🧐 PayPal users in Germany advised to check accounts after security breach

• 😳 98% of inspected Berlin rental contracts charge illegally high rent

👉 Week from September, the 1st to September, the 7th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🇧🇷 RODA DE FEIJOADA – BRAZILIAN POOL PARTY. September, 7

• 🔥 VRAU Berlin, celebrating diversity and latin rhythms. September, 6

• 🍅 The Tomato dinner - one night only feast with a one of a kind red hot vegan tasting menu. September, 5

• ☕ COFFEE RAVE – Dance, Espresso & Daylight Energy. September, 6

• ⚡ MAMMA MIA PARTY – ABBA TOUR / KONZERT. September, 5

• 🇮🇹 Una Festa Italiana – Berlino Magazine & True Italian anniversary party. September, 6

• Freiluftkino Kreuzberg - David Lynch: Blue Velvet. September, 3

• 🍷 SWEET ESCAPE - a sweet eve of sipping natural wine paired with sweet treats, hosted by good spirit.September, 4

• 💋 Sober Dating for Queers at Prince Peach. September, 7

• 🎞️ BODY OF WORK - a series where visual artists present their most defining creations, immersing the audience in their signature/everchanging (virtual) worlds. September, 4

• 🏳️‍🌈 XPOSED Open Air 2025: Queer Short Films September, 2

• 👀 Peer Portfolio Review - Helping job-seekers to navigate the job market or become self-employed faster.September, 2

• 👣 If you want to explore Berlin while having great conversations and enjoying nature, this walk is for you. September, 6

• ✍️ Barista-Course in Godshot Coffee Lab. September, 2

• 🍾 Frizzante - The most Italian Food & Wine Festival Berlin. September, 5

• 🥐 THE FUNKY BREAKFAST MARKT. September, 7

• ❤️‍🔥 A Tribute to Bad Bunny Party • Badehaus • Berlin. September, 5

• 🤎 Park & Play | Pilates Flow for BIPoC by Roots Berlin. September, 6

• 🍓 GÜTERMARKT: A market every two months - for good neighborliness, local products and handmade goods. September, 7

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 😋 Meal (prep) service recommendations

• 🩺 “Public health insurance system and how doctors are paid”.

• 🛌 “What squirt blanket to buy?”

• 🤰 “HOW TO BE PREGNANT IN WINTER?”

• 🦷 “A good dentist who is not expensive”

• ⚠️ “Is anyone else seeing unhinged propaganda from the Israeli government in their YouTube ads?”

• 🔎 “Good brands for underwear and leggings which specifically prevent CAMEL TOE?”

• 😭 “Feeling lost and unsure about my direction in life.”

• 🏋️‍♀️ “Any ladies here trying to get into Weight Lifting?”

• ❤️‍🩹 “Anxiety in relationship”

• 👶 “Advice on how to deal with neighbors’ baby crying at night?”

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• “Apartment for Rent - Paul-Linke-Ufer, Kreuzberg”

• “I am looking for someone to take over my apartment contract for "Ablösevereinbarung"

• "Sunny riverside apartment in Mitte 6-12 months. With Anmeldung - for 1 person"

• "I am subrenting my beautiful 2-room apartment at Bergmannstrasse 10961. Anmeldung is possible.

• “Subletting our flat 2 rooms/eg/70sq.m”

• “6-MONTH ROOM SUBLET — October 2025 to April 2026”

• “My furnished 55m2 sweet sanctuary next to the Charlottenburg Schloss will be available 25. Sept 2025 - June / July 2026”

• “I’m subletting my cozy 47sqm fully furnished studio in the heart of Helmholtzkiez from Sept 1st until the end of January 2026”

• “1 Room Available in Bergmannkiez – Fully Furnished Flat”

• “Looking for someone to take over my contract for a studio in Wedding from Oct. Anmeldung is possible.”

• “Furnished Room for Rent – Berlin Marienfeld”

• “Apartment in Charlottenburg available for sublease for 5 months in total.”

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

Refer a friend

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for more updates!

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

We’re also looking at Chancellor Merz’s recent statement that Germany’s welfare state can no longer be financed. This is tough because it directly impacts the most vulnerable, including many immigrants, and could mean significant policy changes ahead.

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Just a reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women, doing this work voluntarily because we care about keeping this community connected, informed, and inspired. As always, this week’s edition is full of events, housing offers, and group highlights, so scroll through, and enjoy!

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it's important to stay informed about what's happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 🇩🇪 German welfare state 'can no longer be financed', says chancellor Merz

• 😓 Kitkat Club confirm alleged r*pe on premises.

• 🤨 In the same topic, a question arises: How safe are sex-positive spaces?

• 🏆 Germany well represented at the Oscars with “Sound of Falling” and the importance of giving women a voice.

• 🗓️ Majority in Germany against relaxing Sunday opening hours

• 🚊 New train will connect central Berlin with airport in 23 minutes

• 📚 Munich was voted the fourth best student city in the world, and Berlin ranks seventh.

• 🗑️ Berlin to raise fines for illegal rubbish dumping from 500 to 11.000 euros

• 💸 European comparison finds Germany most worried about financial future

• 🤑 Finance Minister Lars has hinted that the German coalition government will increase taxes on high-income earners

• 🇩🇰 Couples married in Copenhagen entitled to refund for wedding fee

👉 Week from August, the 25th to August, the 31th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🎉 Pop-Kultur Festival 2025. August, 25-30

• 💡 Join Forward Festival Berlin 2025 for two days of inspiring talks, bold ideas, and networking in the heart of the creative and design scene. August, 28-29

• ⚡ The Alternative 80s Party • Astra Berlin. August, 30

• 🎨 Späti Art Walk by Counterculture: lots of block parties and creative workshops! August 28-30

• 👠 Friends In Fashion, a networking party for creatives who work in fashion. August, 30

• 😏 Rise and shine, baby. It's time to work on your flirting skills. August, 27

• 😋 Grandma’s Kitchen Stories - An intimate evening of homestyle Bengali comfort food, cooked from the heart and steeped in memories you can taste. August, 30

• 👩‍💻 Are you a freelancer living abroad in Germany looking for an evening filled with good conversation and ideas? Then this event is for YOU! August, 25

• 🤣 Almost Asians - Stand-up Comedy. August, 29

• 🍾 Perfume and Prosecco - Sip, unwind, and meet new people while you create. August, 30

• 🍄 Everything you need to know about brewing kombucha at home. August, 27

• 💃 BERLIN BAILA DISTINTO – LATIN FIESTA CON MUCHO AMOR. August, 29

• ☕ Women's AI Breakfast. August, 26

• 💬 Morning Walk & Talk - 30 minutes of fresh air, light and intentional conversation. August, 27

• 🧘‍♀️ ​FLŌAT STUDIO Opening - Pilates, Yoga & Community Vibes. August, 30

• 🎹 Sunset Jams at Bar Clara - Special Guest: Sofia. August, 25

• 🥃 DRINK & WRITE: Art Show & Open Stage. August, 25

• 🥞 Crêpes & Open Decks. August, 27

• 🍴 XFood Tour - Berlim Mitte | Adventure World Tours. August, 25

• 🙀 CATS in Berlin. August, 30

• 😱 NARUTO THE GALLERY is coming to Europe for the first time - right in the heart of Berlin! August, 27

• 🤘 Oasis Party - A night for everyone who grew up with Definitely Maybe. August, 30

• 🌈 GAY PANIC - Queer Culture, Pop, Performance & Art! August, 31

IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:

• 😋 “Where can I shop for African food in Berlin?”

• 🥱 “Boredom in the office”

• 🤔 “Is there anyone actually happy they moved to Berlin?”

• 🔎 “What kind of hobbies do you guys have?”

• 💻 “Working from outside the EU”

• ⚖️ “Would anyone else like to join a 60-day tandem challenge?”

• 🛍️ “Best second hand store in Berlin that will sell some branded hiking gear and decent brand clothing.”

• 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Communication vs. exposure in relationships

• 🇵🇸 “Any group who meditates or prays for Gaza together, and the wars in general?”

• 🎸 Are you a metal girl? This is post is full of metal buddies

• 💔 “I caught my husband texting with various, mostly young girls on social media.”

• ☕ “Cafés where it’s cosy enough to spend time alone”

• 👀 “Where and how do you usually sell clothes you don’t wear anymore?”

• ❤️ Tips for partners living together for the first time.

We know finding a place to stay in Berlin is a hard tasks, sometimes. That’s why we gather, every week, some links that might help you - from women to women:

• “Beautiful 3-Room Apartment in Berlin Kreuzberg Available for Sublet (October Start).”

• “I'm renting out my flat for 4 months”

• “Looking for a long-term, registered sublet tenant (Anmeldung possible) to share my spacious apartment in Schöneberg (near KaDeWe/Wittenbergplatz).”

• “My 55m2 sweet sanctuary next to the Charlottenburg Schloss will be available 01. October - 30. June (9 months)”

• “Room in 3 person wg available in alt treptow for long term. 450/month”

• “Looking for long-term tenants who will move in 1.10.2025 AND take over our kitchen!”

• “This stylish 3-room apartment in Berlin-Köpenick could be your next home!”

• “Is anyone interested in moving to Leipzig?! Anmeldung is possible”

• “I'm subletting my 4 rooms apartment for almost two years”

• “I'm renting out my cozy apartment in Tempelhof/Neukölln for 4 months”

• “We’re Trini and my boyfriend Max, both from Chile, and we’re looking for a friendly new flatmate to join our home.”

• “Private room available for a girl”

We’re a small team of immigrant women (mostly women of color) doing this voluntarily, every week, to support this amazing community. As we grow, so do our invisible tasks to keep IWB running. As a community member, your help means everything. 💖 We aim to keep IWB free, independent, helpful and inclusive, while paying immigrant women fairly for their work. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:

✨SUPPORT OUR WORK STARTING WITH 1€✨

You’ll also get access to cool perks like anonymous posting, Telegram groups, discounts, and even free entry to IWB events (depending on your tier)!

And hey, if you love IWB, share this newsletter with a friend who might too. 💌

Refer a friend

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for more updates!

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team

How’s everyone doing? Berlin is buzzing these days — from swimming in the Spree (yes, people are doing it!) to new clubs opening at Tempelhof and big debates about overtime, and migration. In short, never a dull week in Germany!

As always, we’ve pulled together the most important news, upcoming events, housing offers, and highlights from our community — everything you need to stay informed and connected as “Berliner”.

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Reminder we’re a small team of immigrant women putting this together every week, voluntarily, because we believe our community deserves a strong voice. Your support helps us grow, keep it free, and pay immigrant women fairly.

With love and have a great week!
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

As immigrants, it's important to stay informed about what's happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:

• 💸 Spotify raises price of all subscriptions in Germany

• 🤎 Berlin to change racist street name after legal battle

• 👙 Berliners defy swimming ban in German capital's Spree River

• 🇩🇪 Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks 100 days in office. What has he done so far?

• 💃🏽 Tempelhof Airport to host club for two months

• 👩‍💻 One in 10 employees in Germany works overtime hours. Are you one of them?

• 🚆 Germany and UK sign declaration for direct rail link

• 😓 Refugee women in Germany still face job inequality

👉 Week from August, the 18th to August, the 24th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🤝 Meet Conscious Singles. August, 21

• 🎉 Call Me Maybe • 2000s & 2010s - Pop Hits Party. August, 23

• 🌶️ Learn the art & science of hot sauces! Explore zero waste cooking, make your own unique blend, and take it home to enjoy. August, 22

• 🎲 After Work Wednesday @ Playground Berlin. August, 20

• 🫖 Tea & Pottery Workshop. August, 23

• 😂 Comedy in a comedy club with some of the funniest comedians in town! August, 21

• 🛁 Are you looking for a unique way to relax in Berlin? Queer Soundbath is for u. August, 18

• 👯‍♀️ With Humans 2.0, the Circa Ensemble creates a hypnotic fusion of acrobatics, sound and light. August, 21

• 🥜 Feast your way to seventh heaven at the one and only Pistachio Street Food Festival! August, 23

• 🍑 BAILE FUNK x PORZELLAN BAR night in Berlin. August, 23

• ⚡ Berlin Underground Party Tour. August, 22

• ✍️ Writers Session - DNA. Art Club. August, 18

• 🎬 Movie: Blood & Sinners at Freiluftkino Kreuzberg. August, 20

• 👄 Kinky Indie Party • Lido Berlin. August, 23

• 💚 Pistachio Street Food Festival 2025. August, 23