I’m writing this letter wrapped in a blanket, with a cup of tea going cold beside me. I lasted until mid-October before I gave in and turned the heating on.

This is the week Berlin slips into its autumn coat. The clocks go back next Sunday, so you get one extra hour in bed and lose about three hours of daylight.

So, what ‘s inside? Students taking to the streets, a nationwide alcohol ban at train stations (goodbye, Wegbier), Hamburg being crowned one of the world’s friendliest cities and a week of events that runs from queer dating and cumbia nights to literary dinners and a very spooky GAY PANIC party. It’s nearly Halloween, darling. Dress accordingly.

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Every edition of this newsletter is made by a small team of immigrant women in our free time, between day jobs, German classes and the eternal search for a decent flat. If IWB has ever saved you a Google search, found you a room or simply made Berlin feel a bit smaller, a coffee’s worth of support keeps us going.

Until next week, stay warm, stay curious and go out at least once. The sofa will still be there when you get back.

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:

• ✊ Students are coming together to protest!

• 🍺 Since the 15th of this month, Deutsche Bahn has been banning the consumption of alcohol at its 5,400 train stations across the country

• 📉 Germany is shrinking, but Berlin & other major cities are not

• 🤝 Hamburg has been named the sixth friendliest in the world, but only because locals were marginally more friendly than tourists expected them to be

• 🚬 Bundestag committee approves tobacco reform. How will it change smoking in Germany in 2027?

• 🏠 Germany’s “House of Hope” project is bringing refugees and local Germans together under one roof

• 🎓 How to study in Germany if your school certificate is not valid

• 🇮🇳 India vs. Germany: cultural differences

• 🍞 Are bakeries in Germany dying?

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👉 Week from October, the 19rd to October 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:

• 💘 Queer Dating at Curly Bar - FLINTA* non-monogamous Edition. October, 22

• 🎧 Curió Curió Listening Session by Mr.Bongo. October, 23

• 💃 Mood2Moove - fun, good vibrations, moving our bodies and souls. October, 24

• 🎉 STUDIO 55 ANNIVERSARY AFTER PARTY. October, 24

• ☀️ Return of the Sun - 8 hours old school music on two floors. October, 24

• 🎺 La Cumbia del Barrio 002 - The music of the Latin Working Class. October, 24

• 👻 GAY PANIC: Alter Ego, the night to let your BOO-ty do the talking. October, 25

• 📚 All you can read - Literature and Dinner with Josephine Apraku, Ozan Zakariya Keskinkılıç, and Sophia Hoffmann. October, 24

• 🥐 DU BONHEUR - Konditorei · Café · Feinkost

• 🥩 𝘽𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙏 𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙇𝙄𝙉 - Restaurant

• 🍸 Rooftop Cocktails & Compute by Hyperbolic. October, 20

• 🥳 WOMEN’S LIFT CLUB 6 MONTHS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. October, 24

• 🏐 Queer Volleyball Club. October, 25

IWB, with +41k 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:

• 🛍️ “Is there any brand cheaper in Paris than buying in/from Berlin?”

• 🥝 “Anyone knows where I can find feijoa in Berlin?”

• 🎨 “Little online art group”

• 🧘‍♀️ “Can anyone recommend a place in Berlin for intense, deep stretching classes?”

• 👞 “Can anyone please recommend a good & trusted shoes repair service, preferably in Prenzlauer Berg?”

• 🤔 “Is there anyone who’s really good at doing tax returns?”

• 🚗 “Buying a car - are older models worth it?”

• 🥾 “Vivaia winter boots. Are they really worth buying for the winter in Germany?”

• 🌡️ “When do you usually start turning on the heating in Berlin?”

• 🧵 “Does anyone know a good seamstress or tailor in Berlin?”

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

• “My flat is available to sublet asap until January”

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Let’s be honest: this is the time of year when Berlin starts testing us. The days are getting shorter, the sky has turned that familiar shade of grey and the clocks go back in a couple of weeks.

If you’ve been scrolling through photos from home, counting the hours until your next call with your mum or quietly asking yourself what you’re doing here, you’re not the only one. Winter is when homesickness hits hardest for so many of us. It’s not a sign you made the wrong choice. It’s proof that you left behind something you love.

So consider this our reminder that you have 41,000+ women in your corner. They know what it’s like to crave food that tastes like home, to tell the same story in a second (or third) language and to build a life from scratch in a city that isn’t always warm, in any sense of the word.

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Every week, a small team of immigrant women puts this newsletter together on our own time, because we know how lonely Berlin can feel, especially when winter arrives. If IWB has ever made you feel a little less alone here, even 1€ helps keep it going.

Light a candle, put the kettle on and call someone who makes you feel at home. And if home feels especially far away this week, remember that you’ve got a whole community right here.

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

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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 flight rules changing in 2027: everything you need to know

• 💉 COVID variants are around in winter 2026, who can get a vaccine?

• 🔎 Ryanair is to cancel twelve flights from BER. “The least successful airport in Europe”

• 🚆 The 99-euro family ticket (Familienticket) will be available permanently

• 🤔 Can you guess what Germany’s youth words of the year mean?

• 🇮🇳 Experiencing Indian life in Berlin

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👉 Week from October, the 12rd to October 18th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🇧🇷 BRASIL BAILEFUNK - BERLIN BAILECRIA. October, 17

• 🍽️ Here are some of the most exciting new places to eat in Berlin

• 💃 GIRLS IN YOUR AREA + TAMI T - Starting with a Drag Show hosted by BLEACH, followed by the GIRLS in full force releasing their debut EP. With TAMI T closing out the evening! October, 16

• 🍜 RAMEN RUN! with Slow Poke + Yummy Eats. October, 17

• 🪴 Big plant sale in Hamburg – A selection of small plants at bargain prices, starting from €1.99. October, 15

• 🎬 Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin ‘26 Opening: The Illusion of a Quiet Night. October, 14

• 🤖 Pricing AI Adoption - ​How packaging and pricing turn AI experimentation into sustainable growth. October, 13

• 🎤 Taylor Swift – One Night, All Eras. October, 16

• 👩‍💻 The Berlin AI Conference 2026 - an evening event that will gather 150 of Berlin’s Business and Tech Leaders. October, 15

• 🥁 The Berlin Afrobeat Company, Santrofi. October, 15

• 🎨 F*ck the Internet Design Market Fall 2026. October, 16

• 🎭 2026/27 Performing Arts Season. October, 13

• ✍️ Drink & Write Special Hotel Edition - where words, live music, and art come together in an extraordinary setting. October, 13

• 🖌️ Lino Café – your creative hub for linocut and linoprinting! October, 13

• 🍕 TRUE ITALIAN PIZZA WEEK 2026 BERLIN. October, 15

• 🌱 Brazilian Plant Based Feijoada Pop Up. October, 17

IWB, with +41k 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:

• 🥾 “What winter boots do you wear?”

• 🌧️ “Sensory overload from wearing rain jackets”

• 🔎 “Best Lebanese cuisine/restaurant in Berlin?”

• 🤔 “Has anyone done surgery to make the labia smaller?”

• 🔥 “I struggle with being on top of my partner and having to support my own weight and honestly don’t really know how to do it.”

• 🚴‍♀️ “Do you know studios in Berlin that offer Spinning / ride classes without a super dark room and all the lightning?”

• 💧 “I am struggling with high humidity in my room and I want to ask for your suggestions for dehumidifier!”

• 💛 “Age gap relationship and children”

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

• “Spacious Apartment for Sublet. November 1st, 2026 to end of February or March 2027 (flexible end date). Registration (Anmeldung): Not possible.”

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The cost of living is now officially Germans’ number one fear, ahead of war and climate change. If you’ve seen what public transport will cost in 2027, or tried to check out a Shein or Temu basket lately, you already get it. On top of that there are 11 changes affecting immigrants this month and reports of racism and sexism from Oktoberfest staff.

The good news is that your week doesn’t have to be all paperwork and budgets. There’s a free tax bootcamp, the Female Filmmakers Festival, a whole ramen festival and Berlin’s pan-Asian culture festival. There’s something for every mood, and plenty of reasons to get out of the flat before the dark evenings arrive.

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Every week, a small team of immigrant women puts this newsletter together on our own time. We do it because a safe, reliable space for women like us shouldn’t be a luxury. If IWB has ever made life in Berlin feel a little lighter, even 1€ helps keep it going.

Grab a cosy jumper and a warm drink 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:

• 📈 The cost of living keeps rising. It’s officially Germans’ number one fear

• 🔎 11 changes affecting immigrants in Germany this October

• 👀 Refund for leaving Germany? What immigrants need to know now

• 🤔 Is Germany safe for Black travelers?

• 📦 Ordering Shein and Temu parcels to Germany will soon be more expensive

• 🚇 VBB announces transport prices for 2027

• 🚨 Staff in Munich Oktoberfest are reporting incidents of racism and sexism

• 🍺 How much does it cost to go to Oktoberfest?

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👉 Week from October, the 05rd to October 11th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🩰 DANCÆ, in their largest production yet, take over a 2000m² department store with Rattleskin, a performance combining neo-classical ballet, contemporary dance, and electronic music. October, 09

• 🍂 Autumn Equinox Reflection Walk - a long walk in the woods near Berlin. Follow the changing seasons and get ready for winter. Ponder on your own, discuss with fellow Berliners and enjoy digital detox. October, 11

• 🤑 Join the GIRL LET ME TEACH YOU TAXES FREE BOOTCAMP if you’re tired, overworked, underpaid, and ready to learn a skill. October, 08

• 🎬 Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin - Opening Feature Film: “By Design” by Amanda Kramer. October, 07

• 📸 Prints & Books - Open dialogue about photography. October, 07

• 🍜 Berlin Ramen Festival ‘26 - A weekend in Japan right in the heart of Berlin. October, 09

• 🍷 Cozy Nights - Sometimes an evening doesn’t need all the hustle and bustle, just a good glass of wine, warm lighting, and the right people. October, 05

• 🐉 Dragon dance. K-pop. Traditional acts from Asia. Vietnamese live music. Berlin’s pan-Asian culture festival. October, 10

• 🏳️‍🌈 The Big Queer Market Berlin. October, 11

• 👩‍💻 Women in Process Mining - an exciting evening of networking, discussions, and insights on Process Mining with like minded women and industry expert allies. October, 07

• ❤️‍🔥 FOGO // NO // CU - unpretentious, queer, colourful, flirty, house-party vibes + wild, sweaty, dance floors. October, 10

• 🚀 Afrotech Berlin meetup. October, 06

IWB, with +41k 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:

• 🇩🇪 “BECOMING A GERMAN CITIZEN!”

• 🔎 “How to best dumb/strip down CV”

• 🙃 “Don’t have any idea what I want to do for work and how to find my passion.”

• 🏠 “Has anyone successfully challenged their rent with Heimstaden in Berlin?”

• 🪥 “Electric toothbrush - between Oral B and Philips Sonicare which one is the best for you?”

• 🍲 “Your favorite spot for your home country’s cuisine”

• 💔 “I am getting divorced. Please help.”

• 💼 “Career Coach recommendation”

• 🧸 “Multiple injuries at Kita — what would you do?”

• 🤔 “Is it possible to find a minijob in Berlin we’re you’re not insured and documented?”

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

• “I’m going to Spain for around 8 months for work so looking to sublet my cute apartment.”

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October is knocking and autumn is officially here. That means cosy jumpers out and sunglasses (reluctantly) away. And what a week to kick it off: Berlin has voted and the Left Party came out on top, the German passport is now the seventh-strongest in the world, and Friday 3 October is a public holiday. Yes, that means a long weekend. You’re welcome.

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Quick reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women putting this newsletter together voluntarily, because this community (and keeping it a safe, reliable space for you) really matters to us.

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:

• 💪 How women changed Berlin

• 🛂 The German Reisepass has been named the world’s seventh-strongest passport in the Global Passport Ranking 2026

• 🚆 From 2 October, the route to Stendal and Wolfsburg will be closed for more than 14 months

• ⚖️ Germany has ranked in the top 10 for global gender equality, taking ninth place with a gender parity score of 81,7 percent

• 🗳️ Berlin election: The Left Party won. Could this be the capital’s first left wing mayor?

• 👯‍♀️ Why does Berlin have two of everything?

• 🧐 Did 16-year-olds just make Berlin history?

• 👜 Hundreds of fashion fans celebrated the first Gucci Watch Party in Berlin

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👉 Week from September, the 28rd to October 04th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🇧🇷 FESTA DA APURAÇÃO - watch the Brazilian election results live, in real time. October, 04

• 🍂 Things to do in October, in Berlin

• 🎶 AL.Berlin’s annual multidisciplinary festival and community platform celebrating contemporary SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) music, art, and culture. October, 02

• ❤️‍🔥 Polyamor stands for the love of every body and every genre, bringing fun and energy to the floor. October, 03

• 🥐 Female Founders Breakfast: Berlin. September, 30

• 🥟 Pierogi Social Club | Community Hangout. October, 01

• 🔎 3 indoor activities in Berlin you have to try

IWB, with +41k 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:

• ☹️ “Has anyone been in Berlin for over 5 years and have zero social contact?”

• 💘 “I started dating a German man for the first time and, as a non-European, I am very confused about certain behaviour”

• 👀 “I’m curious if anyone would recommend to switch to Private from Public or to stay in the public one?”

• 📚 “German courses recommendations”

• 🔥 “How much are you paying for your gas per kWh?”

• 💸 “How to deal with Berlin rent prices”

• 🌙 “Anyone else wake up and just sit with a dream for a while before getting up?”

• 🎨 “Do you have any ideas for events and workshops where people can do art like drawing, crafting etc.?”

• 🙄 “Former employer ghosting me over Arbeitsbescheinigung”

• 👋 “I’m living in Steglitz and looking to connect with local girls for spontaneous hangouts” - Meet Negin Akbar

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

• “Spacious Apartment for Sublet. Registration (Anmeldung): Not possible.”

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Can we talk about how fast this month is flying? We’re already deep into autumn energy.

We’ve been dreaming a little bigger lately. We’re exploring the idea of opening new IWB groups and newsletters in other cities, like Lisbon and Barcelona. Nothing set in stone yet, but we’d genuinely love to know: would that be something you’d want to see? Hit reply or drop a comment, we’re all ears.

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Just a gentle reminder, as always: this newsletter is put together by a small group of immigrant women, doing this voluntarily because this community, and keeping it a safe, reliable space for you, matters to us.

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:

• 🗳️ Elif Eralp’s: Berlin’s newt mayor?

• 🤩 Safer and more attractive city? Berlin will receive €5 billion for culture and security

• 💰 Leaving Germany? You may have two pensions

• 🚆 Next year, it will be more difficult to travel by express train from Berlin Airport to BER. Find out why

• 🍺 Oktoberfest beer is more expensive than ever. Would you pay €15.6 for a beer?

• 🎉 Munich & Berlin rank near global top 20 in 2026 cities index

• 🌡️ El Niño is getting stronger. The world is feeling the impact

• 🦟 A person living near Frankfurt Airport has died from malaria

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👉 Week from September, the 21rd to September 27th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🇧🇷 AJULLIACOSTA, one of the defining voices of the new generation of Brazilian rap, arrives in Berlin. September, 23

• 😋 Berlin Street Food Festival. September, 26

• 🏋️‍♀️ AFROHIIT & Brunch: a vibrant experience combining movement, music, food and community. September, 26

• 🏃‍♀️ The Art of Running: Running Club – The running community for all enthusiasts of the art. September, 22

• 🏊‍♀️ One of Berlin’s biggest swimming pools is back!📍 Stadtbad Schöneberg

• 💃 ¡Vamos a bailar! - La Fiesta de la Salsa. September, 26

• 🎨 taking shape: a creative workshop series based in expressive arts. September, 22

• 🍽️ BERTIE: a NYC-style bistro

• 📸 Opening party: Lauren Greenfield. Opening party for the ‘Social Studies’ exhibition, an exploration of what it means to grow up with social media. September, 25

• 🍸 Design meets Berlin: DD.B Opening Cocktail. Bringing together press, brands and the design scene. September, 23

• 🛋️ COR Classics: Design, Drinks & Decades. For everyone who does not only want to look at design history, but experience it: open, lively and with the right soundtrack. September, 24

• 💗 Rooftop Live Concert, Free Drinks & Social Mixer. September, 25

IWB, with +41k 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:

• 🤔 “Is it time to leave Berlin, or is there still hope of building a community here?”

• 🔎 “Successfully change your career without decreasing your salary and your life standard?”

• 😤 “Colleague bullying me because of my German”

• 🥾 Is someone up for a hiking trip?

• 🧭 “What professions you got here in Berlin that are out of “manager for the manager of the manager” market?”

• 👩‍👧 “Do I find any parents of children in international schools in Berlin?”

• 💔 “BETRAYAL IN A RELATIONSHIP”

• 🎂 “Birthday cake - where can I get one?”

• 🔑 “In order to secure the apartment, what makes the most sense in doing so?”

• 💅 “Group beauty trip to Istanbul”

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

• “Permanent caravan/garden 20 mins by train from Ostkreuz”

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September is in full swing and if you’ve been keeping up with the news, you know it’s been a bit of a heavy week for Germany.

On a lighter note, we’ve got some fun updates from our side too! After many (many) failed attempts to recover our old Instagram, we’ve officially started fresh with a brand new profile.

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And speaking of new beginnings, we’re beyond excited to announce the launch of our Lisbon group, for all the Portuguese women (or anyone heading that way) in our community. 🇵🇹

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There’s a lot more good stuff coming soon and we can’t wait to share it all with you.

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Just a gentle reminder: this newsletter is put together by a small group of immigrant women, doing this voluntarily because this community matters to us.

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:

• 🆔 New year, new app. D-you, digital ID app, is coming in 2027

• 💰 Practical steps to start financial planning in Germany

• 🧠 If you speak more than one language, your brain may look younger

• 🚨 Germany sees biggest far-right win since World War II

• 👀 Are migrants leaving Germany now?

• 🤔 Which German train station has the most delays?

• 🏠 EU proposed a law to restrict Airbnb and other short-term letting companies

• 🤨 Why is there a mini Hitler in Berlin?

• ⚠️ Attacks on infrastructure are rising, is Germany prepared?

• 💾 Nearly 6 TB of files were leaked on the dark net after Berlin’s government was hacked

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👉 Week from September, the 14rd to September 20th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🇧🇷 BRASIL CORE FESTIVAL: Brazilian food, Brasil Core energy, DJs, live music and artists. September, 19

• 🍜 Asian Streetfood Festival Berlin: 10–15 food vendors, live shows & SUPERJACK MUAYTHAI MAYHEM 4. September, 20

• 🌶️ CHiLi SMiLE Poster Launch & Chili Oil Tasting/workshop & conversations about how to use chili oil creatively throughout your day, from breakfast to late-night snacks. September, 15

• 💃 Pop Girly Night • Badehaus. September, 18

• 🏳️‍🌈 The Irregular Show: spirited away cabaret but queer. September, 17

• 🔪 Immersive Murder Mystery Game Night: ​Step into a magical murder mystery where you become part of the story. September, 19

• 🥐 Bonjour, Berlin! French Drag Brunch is here. French food, bottomless drinks, fabulous drag and iconic French songs. September, 20

• 🏃‍♀️ KARAOKE + KARBS: fun and easy 5km around Mauerpark with good music, good company, and plenty of sing along favorites along the way. September, 19

• 📸 75th anniversary of the German Photographic Society (DGPh): Panel discussion and photo competition. September, 19

• 🎪 Twisted Trees: a one-day, open-air, free-of-charge festival featuring 13 amazing acts. September, 19

• 🕺 Familiar Feelings: a daytime party full of happy Italo. Disco. House. September, 20

• ✍️ Start Writing Now! Move from idea to page with Marilyn’s calming, neuroscience-based writing method. September, 14

• 🎶 Old School Vibes - Only Hip Hop & RnB // 90s & 2000s. September, 19

• 🤳 Berlin Street Photography Workshop. September, 19

• 👀 From Attention to Intention: What Comes After the Attention Economy? September, 15

IWB, with +41k 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:

• ✈️ “Is Istanbul safe for a female solo traveler?”

• 🔮 “Has anyone seen a psychic or someone woo woo to help figure out what to do with their life?”

• 💔 “Going through separation”

• 🙄 “Today I received feedback from my male boss that sometimes I am ‘too expressive’”

• 💸 “Did you ever date a man who makes less money than you?”

• ❤️‍🩹 “Less and less intimacy in relationship”

• 👶 “My husband and I feel a lot of anxiety about our son’s future as an only child”

• 🔎 “What are your ways of giving back to the community other than money donations?”

• 🥡 “Does anyone use a meal prep or cooking service they love?”

• 🍽️ “Looking for the BEST Georgian restaurant”

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

• “I’m renting out my entire apartment (57 sqm) for a period of 4-6 months only”

• “Sunny and spacious 1-bedroom in Wedding, available from November 2026 to April 2027. With Anmeldung!”

• “I have two rooms available in Lichtenberg. With Anmeldung until probably June of next year, extension possible”

• “My friend is subletting her lovely apartment. 6-month sublet”

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖

Can you believe it, September is officially here and Berlin is giving us that perfect in-between energy: still warm enough for a rooftop sunset, but with just enough of a breeze to remind us that autumn is around the corner.

Add a couple of elections on the horizon and a whole lot of Berlin quirkiness in the news this week and you’ve got yourself a proper “back to reality” September.

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Just a gentle reminder: this newsletter is put together by a small group of immigrant women, doing this voluntarily between work, Termine and everyday life here and we do it because this community matters a lot to us.

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:

• 🚨 A fake summit seeking to divide Germany and sabotage the elections

• 📚 Homeschooling? Not in Germany

• ⚠️ Is Germany at war?

• ✈️ Ryanair has announced it will reduce the number of flights this winter. It remains unclear which routes will be cut

• 🏠 Renting vs. buying in Germany: How immigrants can make the right call

• 👀 September 2026: all the changes you need to know about

• 📺 Netflix raises all subscription prices in Germany by 2 euros

• 🛋️ IKEA announces price cuts for September

• ⚖️ Young men outnumber young women by a significant margin in Germany

• 📈 Health insurance data shows a significant rise in skin cancer diagnoses over the past decade in Berlin

• ✡️ What is it like to be jewish in Berlin?

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👉 Week from September, the 07rd to September 13th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🇧🇷 “It Began in Ipanema“, tells the story of Rio de Janeiro through 50 songs. Book presentation & DJ Set. September, 10

• 🤖 Women’s AI Breakfast - Hypergrowth Playbook. September, 08

• 💕 A dating experiment inspired by Love Is Blind. September, 08

• 🎶 The dinner party for music lovers: an experiment. September, 08

• 🌅 One last dance before summer ends. SØUL returns to Amano East Side for one final rooftop session: sunset, drinks & house music. September, 11

• 🎨 Soft Power Festival: a transdisciplinary festival and permanent platform at the intersection of art, music and social dialogue. September, 11

• ☀️ OXI Sundays, a new summer ritual for warm grooves, house rhythms and disco-kissed moments. September, 13

• 🎤 A tribute to Boney M. and ABBA. September, 12

• 👩‍💻 Finance and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential. September, 09

• 🎧 Bipoc DJ: Workshop. September, 12

• 🎲 Community game night: a hangout with games, conversations & connection. September, 09

• 🌅 Morning Walk & Talk: ​Start your Thursday with fresh air, a coffee, conversations and a clear mind. September, 10

• 🏃‍♀️ ​Womanizer Run Club: A community run celebrating movement, wellness, confidence and doing things your own way. September, 12

• 🖼️ ART WEEK AT GAP HOUSE: seven artistic positions across photography, performance and contemporary art. September, 12

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 find good olive oil?”

• ☹️ “I just moved into an apartment, and it’s much louder than I thought it would be.’

• 🍹 “Sober partying for over 40s”

• 💇‍♀️ “Tips for wavy hair — want it to look good for a portrait shoot”

• 🤔 “Ways to get laid off and receive unemployment benefits”

• 🔎 “Is anyone here playing Pokemon Go?”

• 🎵 “Suggestions for budget friendly music for a small party”

• 💖 “I’m looking to try family constellations.”

• 🧐 “Is a degree in cyber security really a waste of time?”

• 🪒 “Hair shaving”

• 🍽️ “Any suggestions for an iconic restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg for a celebration dinner with (a small) family”

• 🔌 “I’m looking for recommendations for electricity and internet providers for my new flat”

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

• “2-rooms next to Treptower Park”

• “The flat is in Friedrichshain, near Ostkreuz and Boxi, in a beautiful quiet neighborhood”

• “My 45sqm flat in Prenzlauer Berg is available for sub rent in Jan/Feb”

• “I am subletting my apartment for the 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€:

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Can you feel it? September is knocking on the door, and with it comes a whole new energy, back-to-school vibes, back-to-routine vibes, and yes, even elections on the horizon (more on that below).

But before we let go of summer completely, Berlin still has a packed weekend ahead full of feijoada, Bollywood nights and vintage markets to squeeze in every last drop of golden-hour joy.

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And some exciting news: our Facebook subgroups are back! Whether you’re decluttering, looking to support small businesses, or on the hunt for your next home, we’ve got a space for you:

• [NEW] IWB Flohmarket & Give Away

• [NEW] IWB Support Small Businesses

• [NEW] IWB Housing in Berlin

Just a gentle reminder: this newsletter is put together by a small group of immigrant women, doing this voluntarily between work, Termine and everyday life here, and we do it because this community matters a lot to us.

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:

• 🧠 Is psychotherapy about to become a luxury in Germany?

• 🤔 Who earns more, Germans or internationals?

• 🔎 Can I vote in Germany’s September 2026 state elections?

• 💸 Berliners are the most generous tippers of all German tourists when on holiday in another country

• 🤖 Berlin gov’t announces Gretchen AI tool to help locals fact check election posts

• 🏛️ Could a regional vote reshape national politics and redefine the center parties’ response to the far right?

• 🧐 The September 6 state election raises questions about belonging, security and the future in Germany.

• 📈 Are Germany’s economic problems boosting support for the AfD?

• 🌾 What do mounting crop losses mean for food prices, farmers and the wider economy?

• 🌡️ Germany’s summer heat cost billions

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👉 Week from August, the 31th to September 06th - 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 - Pool Party edition. September, 06

• 🇮🇳 The Great Indian Food Festival Berlin 2026. September, 05

• 💕 Queer Dating at Curly Bar: FLINTA 35+ Edition. September, 03

• 👑 BEYDAY: Bday Celebration for the Queen. September, 04

• 🥵 Bailecria: BRAZIL BAILE FUNK AT DNA. September, 05

• 💃 AFTER THE INTERVAL: a new Bollywood nightlife experience inspired by cinema, nostalgia, music and the energy of Berlin after dark. September, 05

• 🎉 We Found Love! • 2000s, 2010s, 2020s - Pop Hits Party. September, 05

• 🥐 ACID cafe: sourdough bread & bakery and vibrant coffees

• 🎧 Campos Sonoros: a night of ambient, electronic, and experimental music featuring Latin American artists based in Berlin. September, 03

• ☕ PALA Berlin - Greek Cafe

• 🍽️ Clärchens Ballhaus - Restaurant - open daily from 5

• 🍩 Brammibal’s Donuts - Vegan handmade donuts & specialty coffee since 2015

• ♟️ Chess & Vino: Bring your favorite opponent, grab a glass of wine, and let the pieces dance. September, 01

• 🥂 Frizzante. The Aperitivo Edition. September, 05

• 🛍️ Vintage & Heritage Market Berlin: Discover more than 20 authentic vintage sellers, vinyl DJs, Italian street food and more! September, 06

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:

• 💌 “Dating a new guy and he is on vacation. How do I “behave”/ text during this time?”

• 🧘 “Any recommendations for Pilates and yoga studios? What is the most affordable way to do Pilates and yoga classes in Berlin?”

• 🤱 “I am curious to hear mothers who did not regret becoming a mother”

• 🇬🇧 “Is anyone only still living in Berlin because their German partner is not able to move with them to the UK due to Brexit?”

• 🤔 “How do you keep your skin hair-free and smooth?”

• 🧐 “Opinions on cheap stick vacuum cleaners?”

• 💉 “Did anyone of your doctor in Germany recommend or give you the RSV vaccine during pregnancy?”

• 😳 “20 somethings--do you want compliments from 50+ guys on your appearance? Everyone--do you mind if your boyfriend compliments other women on their appearance in front of you?”

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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This heatwave is no joke, is it? Berlin (and pretty much all of Europe) has been sweating through record-breaking temperatures this week, and if you’ve been melting on your commute or fighting over who gets to sleep near the fan, just know: you are not alone. Stay hydrated, keep those curtains closed during the day, and maybe treat yourself to an extra ice cream this weekend 🍦

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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.

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:

• 💊 Doctor’s note required from day 1 of sick leave under new law: Not law yet, expected to pass by end of the year. Family doctors call it “an absolute catastrophe.” Big change coming for all workers

• 📋 Merz’s other reforms: tax cuts, retirement age up, banned nationalisation of housing: 34 measures announced this Thursday.

• 🌡️ Germany hits new all-time record of 41.5°C as heatwave peaks: the highest temperature ever recorded in the country. National alerts remain active.

• 🤖 New Berlin rent register uses AI to catch rent exploitation and fine landlords: finally, technology on the side of tenants

• ⚠️ July 2026: 9 changes affecting expats in Germany: fuel tax cut ends, tax return deadline, CSD dates and more. Read before the month rolls in

• 🌬️ Heatwave rights: when ventilation helps, when it harms, and what tenants can demand: know your rights before your landlord tries anything

• 💰 Pay Transparency Directive takes effect: only 9% of employers ready: salary ranges must now be disclosed. Time to negotiate

• 📱 Germany considers social media age limit up to 18: if you have younger siblings or kids, worth reading

• 🏛️ Berlin Fire Chief pay scandal: can a public authority head approve their own raise?: yes, they did. Now Berlin is asking how this even happened

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👉 Week from July 6th to July 12th — Berlin is a city full of events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights we think you and your friends would enjoy:

• 🎤 Robyn: The Sexistential Tour @ Uber Arena: July 8 | The Swedish pop icon returns to Berlin with her first album since Honey. Dancing On My Own live? Yes please 💜

• 🌍 Kenako Africa Festival @ Alexanderplatz: ongoing | African marketplace with tents, live stage, food and music. Free entry

• 🎬 Little Miss Sunshine @ Freiluftkino Kreuzberg: July 12, 21:30 | Warm-hearted family classic under the stars. English with German subs. The exact energy we need this week 🌻

• 🎬 La Haine @ Freiluftkino Kreuzberg: 30th anniversary: July 9, 21:30 | The French cult classic. Still just as urgent

• 🎬 Berlin Film Week 2026: until July 5 | Curated international cinema across Cineplex Neukölln, Sputnik Kino, City Kino Wedding & Freiluftkino Weißensee

• 🏺 Try the Wheel Wednesday: beginner pottery class (small group): July 8, 19:00 | Prenzlauer Berg. Book fast, these fill up

• 🏺 Wheelthrowing Pottery Taster Class @ Helka Ceramics Kreuzberg: this week | English instruction. One-off 2.5h workshop, all materials included

• 📸 Erwin Olaf guided tour at f3 freiraum für fotografie: July 5, 11am-12:30pm | The pioneering LGBTQ+ photographer

• 🎶 Heroines of Sound Festival: Day 1: July 9 | Celebrating women and non-binary composers in electronic music. One of the year’s most important festivals

• 🏳️‍🌈 Queer Ancestors Workshop: 5000 years of queer history: July 9 | At Mouse & Bear Books. Powerful and educational

• 🧩 How to Create an Autism-Friendly Environment: July 10 | Important learning for workplaces, homes and communities

• 🍹 SUMMER HOLIDAYS: three-phase sensory tasting ritual: July 10

• 🎨 FLINTA* Kultur Salon #2: transgenerational trauma, mental health, belonging: July 10 | Curated event for FLINTA* artists with migration backgrounds

• ☀️ Indian Summer Fest 2026: July 11 | Music, food and culture from the Indian subcontinent

• 🌍 AFROGERMANY FESTIVAL 2026: 130 Years of History: July 11 | Honoring Black German history and community. Not to miss

• 🎭 English Comedy in an Art Gallery (Mitte): July 11

• 🕺 Dirty Dancing Party: 80s & 90s Love, 3 Floors & Karaoke Disco Special: July 11

• 💃 Girls Town: FLINTA* Party at SO36: this weekend | One of Berlin’s longest-running FLINTA* parties. Safe space, big energy

• 🧘 Sunday Yoga Coffee Club for Women: July 12 | Yoga followed by coffee and community

• ✍️ Walking & Writing: 1-Day Creative Writing Workshop: July 12

• ☕ PERREO BRUNCH & COFFEE RAVE #3: July 12 | Reggaeton, brunch and dancing. What more do you need on a Sunday?

• 👩‍💻 Women in Tech Berlin: Networking Evening: July 8 | Industry leaders, mentors and real conversations

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:

• 😔 “My husband of 11 years told me at a festival: ‘you are the most beautiful to me, but look at her’ and pointed at a woman half my age”: the post that broke everyone’s heart this week. Go read the responses 💜

• 💸 “Good enough salary in Berlin for a solo woman to live comfortably and save?”: the numbers we all want to know but never say out loud

• 🥚 “Egg freezing story”: vulnerable, honest and important. Go read

• 🥺 “Body weight comments from family”: the universal wound. Support and wisdom in the comments

• 😮‍💨 “Filing taxes late / asking for extension: how to?”: with July 31 deadline coming, this is urgent

• 🚗 “Frustrating driving lessons”: the German driving school experience in one thread

• 💜 “A story that reminds us there are still truly kind people here”: the ray of sunshine we all needed this week

• 🪟 “Has anyone bought heat reflective film for their windows?”: heatwave problem-solving from the community

• 🍑 “Exercises to grow booty”: the fitness thread of the week

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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This week we’re bringing you the usual mix of news you actually need to know, a packed events calendar for June 15–21, and the best of what’s been happening in our IWB community.

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Quick reminder that this newsletter is made by a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, between jobs, Behörden appointments and trying to enjoy this Berlin summer just like you. We do it because this community is genuinely something special, we want to keep it alive and thriving. Your support, even starting at 1€, means the world to us. 💜

Enjoy this week’s read!

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:

• 🌐 Germany finally has to enforce EU pay transparency rules: salary ranges must be disclosed in job postings. Welcome to a fairer hiring process

• 🏠 1 in 3 tenants in Germany “overburdened” by rent: the average tenant spends more than 30% of income on housing. You’re not imagining the squeeze

• ✈️ No more 90-euro transit visa for Indian nationals: big win for one of Berlin’s biggest immigrant communities

• 🚆 Berlin-Hamburg railway is back, but the ICE will take even longer: track works finished. Now the commute is just… different

• 🏆 Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner wins “Closed Oyster” prize for hostile press relations: the annual award honors politicians who block journalists from doing their job. Wegner is now in that club

• 🛒 New “cancel subscription” button required by law from June 19: German online retailers must add an easy-to-find cancel button. About time

• 🥦 Mary Jane Berlin 2026: why doesn’t the biggest cannabis fair sell cannabis?: the irony of German bureaucracy in one article

• 📋 Germany to partially reinstate voluntary integration courses in June: after months of suspension, certain groups can join again for free. Worth checking if you qualify

• 🎓 Germany breaks naturalisation record for fifth year in a row: good news if you’re on the path to a German passport

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

• 🌞 Summer solstice and Fetê de La Musique on Saturday June 21! The longest day of the year. Sunset is around 9:30pm. Stay out late, the city will be glowing and full with free events 🌅

• 💡 The Creative x Tech Exchange Day: June 16 | Where creativity meets technology and good conversation

• 👩‍💻 Berlin Tech Job Fair 2026 (Tech-Jobmesse): June 17 | One of the biggest tech career events of the year

• 🛠️ PROMPT x PURCHASE: turn ideas into reality in one day: June 17 | A maker-style day for builders and dreamers

• 😂 Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny: June 18 | The British comedian brings his sharp humor to Berlin

• 🎲 Rethinking Relationships Game Night: June 18 | A different way to spend a Wednesday

• 🎉 Bingo Night: June 18 | Berlin’s quirkiest social event. Always packed

• 🎤 Zolani Mahola in Berlin: exclusive album listening + live performance: June 19 | The South African singer’s intimate Berlin show

• ✊🏾 Black to Basics: JUNETEENTH: June 19 | A celebration of Black history and culture in Berlin

• 🇧🇷 Discos da Jajá plays at migas: June 19 | Brazilian beats with one of Berlin’s most loved selectors

• 🍑 Peachy Cosmos Vol.18: June 19

• 🍓 Creative Fruits Mornings @ The Hoxton: June 20 | A creative morning with fellow makers

• 🖼️ Philosophy Salon at SEE OUR VISION: June 20 | Deep questions of life through direct encounter with art

• 🌅 Brazilian Sunset Party at the river: June 21 | Marking the longest day with Brazilian beats

• 🚲 CRY SESSION: Ride to the Lake (all genders): June 21 | A bike ride to the lake. The most Berlin way to celebrate the solstice

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 just found out today that my best friend has been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer”: the most heartbreaking post of the week. Go show her some love 💜

• 🚨 “My apartment was broken into a few days ago”: practical advice and emotional support in the comments

• 💔 “Daytime loneliness / community”: the post that hit everyone working from home. Go read the comments

• ☹️ “I can’t survive heartbreak and I don’t know why”: vulnerable and full of unexpected wisdom in the replies

• 🌙 “Going out alone”: the conversation about doing things solo, and what holds us back

• 😩 “I’m really overstimulated and overwhelmed with having someone always around me”: real and so resonant for many of us

• 🌀 “Why does everything in life seem so difficult?”: the question we’ve all asked. Go read the supportive replies

• 😢 “I don’t feel very included in my team, and I’m not sure what to do about it”: workplace belonging is a real thing. Important thread

• 🍣 “What’s your favourite Japanese restaurant in Berlin?”: the list you’ve been waiting for

• 🐶 “Does anyone have a pet sitter that they would really recommend?”: great recs in the comments

• 🔎 “I’m pretty sure some women here work in cleaning, where do you find clients?”: practical and important. Help her out if you can

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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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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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.

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€:

✨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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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€:

✨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

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)!

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 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!
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 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)!

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

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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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. 💌

Refer a friend

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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. 💌