3️⃣7️⃣ Bauhaus Celebrates 100 Years, Catcalling to Become Punishable, Refugee Wave 10 Years Later + Weekly Events, IWB Highlights, Housing Offers & More!

Hello, dear IWBies!

Have you seen the Blood Moon lunar eclipse? Wow… not only a full moon, but also a lunar eclipse and a blood moon all in one! Eclipses are often connected to closures, shifts, and the renewal of energy, so we hope that right now you’re manifesting open and clear paths — whether it’s for your new Anmeldung, dream job, or even a little Berlin fling (that you may or may not talk about in a future IWB anonymous posts hehe) 😉

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

With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖

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Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Bauhaus

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

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

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

• 😖 Germany: Deportations are on the rise

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

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

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

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

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Berlin Art Week is here!

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

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

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

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

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

• 🎬 Fantasy Film Fest goes until September, 10

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

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

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

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

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

• 🎵 Musikfest Berlin 2025. September, 6

• 😋 Halal Food Festival Berlin. September, 13

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

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

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

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

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“Your partner with friends, at Oktoberfest… How would you feel?”

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

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

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

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

• 👠 Brands of comfortable high-heeled shoes

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

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

• 🗣️ “Therapist recommendations”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
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