3️⃣6️⃣ 6 Changes in September, Berlin Pools Extend Season, 98% of Berlin Rentals Overpriced + Weekly Events, IWB Highlights, Housing Offers & More!

Hello, dear IWBies! 🌞

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

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

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

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

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More summer, more pools! (photo: Deutsche Welle)

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

• 🔎 6 changes affecting immigrants in Germany in September

• 🏊‍♀️ Berlin outdoor pools extend season into September

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

• 🚨 German government announces new military service law

• 👀 Refugees in Germany report more xenophobia

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

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

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

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Roda de Feijoada and samba is coming back!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 🥐 THE FUNKY BREAKFAST MARKT. September, 7

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

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

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

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Let´s talk about meal prep…

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

• 😋 Meal (prep) service recommendations

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

• 🛌 “What squirt blanket to buy?”

• 🤰 “HOW TO BE PREGNANT IN WINTER?”

• 🦷 “A good dentist who is not expensive”

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

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

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

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

• ❤️‍🩹 “Anxiety in relationship”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• “Furnished Room for Rent – Berlin Marienfeld”

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

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