Hello again, IWBies
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.
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:
🤩 Safer and more attractive city? Berlin will receive €5 billion for culture and security
🚆 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
📸 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?”
🧭 “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?”
🔑 “In order to secure the apartment, what makes the most sense in doing so?”
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:
