Hello again, IWBies
The cost of living is now officially Germans’ number one fear, ahead of war and climate change. If you’ve seen what public transport will cost in 2027, or tried to check out a Shein or Temu basket lately, you already get it. On top of that there are 11 changes affecting immigrants this month and reports of racism and sexism from Oktoberfest staff.
The good news is that your week doesn’t have to be all paperwork and budgets. There’s a free tax bootcamp, the Female Filmmakers Festival, a whole ramen festival and Berlin’s pan-Asian culture festival. There’s something for every mood, and plenty of reasons to get out of the flat before the dark evenings arrive.
Every week, a small team of immigrant women puts this newsletter together on our own time. We do it because a safe, reliable space for women like us shouldn’t be a luxury. If IWB has ever made life in Berlin feel a little lighter, even 1€ helps keep it going.
Grab a cosy jumper and a warm drink 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 cost of living keeps rising. It’s officially Germans’ number one fear
👀 Refund for leaving Germany? What immigrants need to know now
📦 Ordering Shein and Temu parcels to Germany will soon be more expensive
🚨 Staff in Munich Oktoberfest are reporting incidents of racism and sexism
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👉 Week from October, the 05rd to October 11th - Berlin is a city full with events to suit all tastes. Here are some highlights that we think you and your friends would enjoy:
🩰 DANCÆ, in their largest production yet, take over a 2000m² department store with Rattleskin, a performance combining neo-classical ballet, contemporary dance, and electronic music. October, 09
🍂 Autumn Equinox Reflection Walk - a long walk in the woods near Berlin. Follow the changing seasons and get ready for winter. Ponder on your own, discuss with fellow Berliners and enjoy digital detox. October, 11
🤑 Join the GIRL LET ME TEACH YOU TAXES FREE BOOTCAMP if you’re tired, overworked, underpaid, and ready to learn a skill. October, 08
🎬 Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin - Opening Feature Film: “By Design” by Amanda Kramer. October, 07
📸 Prints & Books - Open dialogue about photography. October, 07
🍜 Berlin Ramen Festival ‘26 - A weekend in Japan right in the heart of Berlin. October, 09
🍷 Cozy Nights - Sometimes an evening doesn’t need all the hustle and bustle, just a good glass of wine, warm lighting, and the right people. October, 05
🐉 Dragon dance. K-pop. Traditional acts from Asia. Vietnamese live music. Berlin’s pan-Asian culture festival. October, 10
🏳️🌈 The Big Queer Market Berlin. October, 11
👩💻 Women in Process Mining - an exciting evening of networking, discussions, and insights on Process Mining with like minded women and industry expert allies. October, 07
❤️🔥 FOGO // NO // CU - unpretentious, queer, colourful, flirty, house-party vibes + wild, sweaty, dance floors. October, 10
🚀 Afrotech Berlin meetup. October, 06
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:
🙃 “Don’t have any idea what I want to do for work and how to find my passion.”
🏠 “Has anyone successfully challenged their rent with Heimstaden in Berlin?”
🪥 “Electric toothbrush - between Oral B and Philips Sonicare which one is the best for you?”
🤔 “Is it possible to find a minijob in Berlin we’re you’re not insured and documented?”
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:
