1️⃣6️⃣ Young People in Germany Are Thinking of Leaving, Lufthansa Goes on Strike Again & Petrol Prices Keep Climbing + Weekly Events, IWB Highlights & More!
Hello again, IWBies! 💖
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.
Just a little reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women doing this voluntarily, balancing work, life, and everything in between, while trying to keep this space informative, supportive and real for all of us navigating Germany together.
Take a deep breath, grab your coffee ☕, and enjoy your weekly dose of Berlin.
With love, Sabrina & your IWB team 💖
As immigrants, it’s important to stay informed about what’s happening in Germany. Here are the most important news updates you should be aware of:
💳 Berlin businesses may be forced to accept card payments: the end of cash-only bars and restaurants in Berlin? Not everyone is happy about it
✈️ Lufthansa strike to disrupt 9 German airports on Friday: always check your flight status before heading to the airport
🌍 1 in 5 young Germans are actively thinking about moving abroad: interesting when you’re an immigrant going in the opposite direction. What made you stay?
⛽ Petrol prices rising faster in Germany than in neighbouring EU countries: fuelled by the Middle East conflict. Check prices before filling up
🏥 What would Germany’s austerity healthcare reform mean for you?: the government wants to cut healthcare spending. Here’s what could change
💳 German government softens on scrapping health insurance benefits for spouses: some relief for the 3 million people who would have been affected
🛂 EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) fully implemented from April 10: non-EU citizens now need to register biometric data at ALL border crossings. Affects anyone travelling in or out
🇬🇧 Cost of ETA for UK travel rising by 25%: from €18.45 to €23 from April 8. Book before it goes up if you’re planning a UK trip
📱 Meta blocks Instagrams of Berlin sex-positive clubs: KitKat and Insomnia among those affected. Berlin’s nightlife community is not staying quiet
😤 84% of voters dissatisfied with German government: the highest level of dissatisfaction in years. Feels about right?
🌱🍔 New vegan burger joint in Berlin, and they want to meet YOU!
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👉 Week from April 13th to April 19th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:
🇧🇷 RODA DE FEIJOADA #57: April 19 | Because feijoada on a Sunday is always a good idea
💃 Dance Fitness & Bollywood Hip-Hop: April 13 | Beginner-friendly, high energy, zero judgment
👩💻 Turkish Product People in Berlin: Leadership Lessons on Scaling Tech Businesses: April 13
📱 Social Media Creators & Influencers Meetup Berlin #30: April 14
✍️ Creative Writing Workshop @ Art House Berlin: April 14
🤖 Women’s AI Breakfast: April 15 | Morning fuel for the women building the future
🎤 K-POP SHOWDOWN: The Ultimate Tribute Show: April 16 | The first big K-Pop tribute show in Germany
🕺 Mucho Disco: Disco and Pop Up Performances: April 16 | Free spirited souls welcome. Free entry
🎶 Tea & Vinyl Night @ Another June Vintage: April 17
⚡ ¡Wepa! Bunny @ Badehaus Berlin: April 17 | A full tribute to Bad Bunny. Necesario
🪨 Sisyphos: Roll the Rock, Psytrance & Psytech: April 17
🌙 Trance Baby Trance: Kinky Trance Party: April 18
🩰 Ballet-inspired Movement & Meditation Workshop: April 19
🍜 Asian Streetfood Festival Berlin, 7th Edition: April 19 | Free entry. Bring your appetite
💖 Soft Landing Day Berlin: April 19 | Music, poetry, sensuality class, massage, sound bath, exhibition. All things fem
🎨 Offline Hangout @ Art City People Café: April 19
IWB, with +40k members, is a very active community. Given that you might not have time to catch up on everything and some good posts may get overlooked, here are a few highlights from our group, from the last week:
💆 “Hair loss and alternatives to minoxidil”: real talk and real recommendations
✂️ “Looking for a hairdresser that knows how to do cute layered front haircuts”: the quest we all know too well
😑 “I keep running into male classmates who try to teach me all the time”: the comments did not hold back
😓 “Anyone’s health way worse in Germany?”: the hard water, the grey skies, the stress. You’re not alone
💘 “Ideas to find a date”: Berlin dating advice from the community. Proceed with curiosity
💊 “Birth control not covered by health insurance”: an important thread. Go read and share if you can help
🧘 “Yoga: best classes, teachers and studios in Prenzlauer Berg?”: great list building up in the comments
💳 “Anyone into credit cards and collecting points?”: finance tips from the community
💔 “Breakup after 11 years of relationship”: go show some love to this person
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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team