4️⃣0️⃣ Syphilis Record in Berlin, Bundestag Speech with Baby, Flights Delayed After Cyberattack + Weekly Events, IWB Highlights, Housing Offers & More!
Hello, dear IWBies! 💌
Autumn is softly arriving in Berlin, and with it come cozy coffees, cute jackets and a brand-new season of adventures waiting for us.
Just a little reminder that this newsletter is created with love by a small group of immigrant women, doing this voluntarily to keep our community connected and informed. 💪🏽✨
This week’s edition is full of things to explore, from big news shaking Germany 🇩🇪 to empowering events, creative workshops, and fun parties across Berlin. Whether you’re here to meet new friends, find a new home, or just discover something new in the city, there’s something here for you.
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:
🤱Hanna Steinmuller has made history by giving a speech with her baby at the lectern in the German Bundestag.
✈️ Two-thirds of flights still delayed at Berlin Airport after cyberattack
🚗 Volkswagen is to pause production at two of its plants in Germany because of weak demand for fully electric cars.
🍞 Germany’s favorite kids show character is a depressed loaf of bread?
👉 Week from September, the 29nd to October, the 5th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:
🩷 LOVE AT FIRST SLIDE Berlin - Power Point Dating. October, 2
1️⃣3️⃣ Swifties, unite! - The Taylor Party. October, 3
👭 Sapphic Trivia Night. October, 2
💃 La Regla Party - Salsita, Cumbia, Perreo, Latin Bass, y Tropical Club Sounds toda la noche en dos pistas! October, 4
✍️ Explore the meaning of home, migration, and belonging in a creative writing workshop. September, 29
👩💻 Leadership & Creativity: Empowering Women to Lead Beyond the Frame. October, 2
👣 Berlin by Foot: Alone in Berlin — Anti-Nazi Resistance in Wedding. October, 5
🎉 GIRLHOOD | Rooftop Party | Crying. Screaming. Shaking Ass. October, 2
🥐 THE FUNKY BREAKFAST MARKT. October, 5
🎼 Creative (Song) Writing - Workshop. September, 29
🧘♀️ Osho Dynamische Meditation Berlin. October, 1
📸 Exklusiver Fotokamera-Workshop in Berlin. September, 29
💘 Poly Speed Dating Berlin - Meet 20+ poly people and get 5 rounds of matches based on your crush list. September, 29
🎈 Bonanza Festival Colombia. October, 4
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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:
🍸 “Any recommendations for bars or restaurants where you feel cozy and welcome sitting alone at the bar?”
😵💫 “Being intimate with my ex, I am not sure if i am ok with it”
😋 “Does anyone know of a store in Berlin that sells food with live probiotics?”
😢 “I feel a little depressed I am in the country 6 years and I still don’t speak German.”
💔 “How long it took you to get over a heart break from an unhealthy relationship?”
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:
“I’m looking for someone to rent a room in my apartment, initially from Oct 25th for 2-3 months, with the possibility to extend. Anmeldung isn’t initially possible, but may be after the first 2-3 months.”
“Looking for someone responsible to take over my contract. Anmeldung possible, pets are allowed.”
“Room for Rent in 2-Person Shared Apartment for Female, Berlin Mitte”
“There is a beautiful one person flat at Adalbertstraße. No Anmeldung for the first 3 months, possible if there is extension.”
“Looking for a Nachmieter to take over November 15. Anmeldung possible”
“Looking for someone to sublet my friend’s cozy, fully furnished apartment in Prenzlauer Berg (near Kollwitzkiez) from 1.12. until 10.4.2026”
“Subletting a studio apartment in Neukölln baumschulenweg from 12.10.2025-30.04.2026”
“Modern 3-Room Flat with East Side Gallery Views + Anmeldung”
“I’m currently looking for a new roommate to share my cozy apartment in beautiful Prenzlauer Berg. Long-term contract with registration possible.”
“Hey ladies a Chilean friend is renting her big apartment temporarily from October-January. No Anmeldung possible.”
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. Help us in this mission, starting with ✨ONLY✨ 1€:
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Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 💖
Warm regards from the IWB Team