Hello again, IWBies
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.
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. 🇵🇹
There’s a lot more good stuff coming soon and we can’t wait to share it all with you.
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
🧠 If you speak more than one language, your brain may look younger
🏠 EU proposed a law to restrict Airbnb and other short-term letting companies
⚠️ 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:
🔮 “Has anyone seen a psychic or someone woo woo to help figure out what to do with their life?”
🙄 “Today I received feedback from my male boss that sometimes I am ‘too expressive’”
👶 “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?”
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”
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.
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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖