Hello again, IWBies
October is knocking and autumn is officially here. That means cosy jumpers out and sunglasses (reluctantly) away. And what a week to kick it off: Berlin has voted and the Left Party came out on top, the German passport is now the seventh-strongest in the world, and Friday 3 October is a public holiday. Yes, that means a long weekend. You’re welcome.
Quick reminder: we’re a small group of immigrant women putting this newsletter together voluntarily, because this community (and keeping it a safe, reliable space for you) really 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:
🛂 The German Reisepass has been named the world’s seventh-strongest passport in the Global Passport Ranking 2026
🚆 From 2 October, the route to Stendal and Wolfsburg will be closed for more than 14 months
⚖️ Germany has ranked in the top 10 for global gender equality, taking ninth place with a gender parity score of 81,7 percent
🗳️ Berlin election: The Left Party won. Could this be the capital’s first left wing mayor?
👜 Hundreds of fashion fans celebrated the first Gucci Watch Party in Berlin
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👉 Week from September, the 28rd to October 04th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:
🇧🇷 FESTA DA APURAÇÃO - watch the Brazilian election results live, in real time. October, 04
🎶 AL.Berlin’s annual multidisciplinary festival and community platform celebrating contemporary SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) music, art, and culture. October, 02
❤️🔥 Polyamor stands for the love of every body and every genre, bringing fun and energy to the floor. October, 03
🥐 Female Founders Breakfast: Berlin. September, 30
🥟 Pierogi Social Club | Community Hangout. October, 01
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 been in Berlin for over 5 years and have zero social contact?”
💘 “I started dating a German man for the first time and, as a non-European, I am very confused about certain behaviour”
👀 “I’m curious if anyone would recommend to switch to Private from Public or to stay in the public one?”
🌙 “Anyone else wake up and just sit with a dream for a while before getting up?”
🎨 “Do you have any ideas for events and workshops where people can do art like drawing, crafting etc.?”
👋 “I’m living in Steglitz and looking to connect with local girls for spontaneous hangouts” - Meet Negin Akbar
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:
