Hello again, IWBies
Let’s be honest: this is the time of year when Berlin starts testing us. The days are getting shorter, the sky has turned that familiar shade of grey and the clocks go back in a couple of weeks.
If you’ve been scrolling through photos from home, counting the hours until your next call with your mum or quietly asking yourself what you’re doing here, you’re not the only one. Winter is when homesickness hits hardest for so many of us. It’s not a sign you made the wrong choice. It’s proof that you left behind something you love.
So consider this our reminder that you have 41,000+ women in your corner. They know what it’s like to crave food that tastes like home, to tell the same story in a second (or third) language and to build a life from scratch in a city that isn’t always warm, in any sense of the word.
Every week, a small team of immigrant women puts this newsletter together on our own time, because we know how lonely Berlin can feel, especially when winter arrives. If IWB has ever made you feel a little less alone here, even 1€ helps keep it going.
Light a candle, put the kettle on and call someone who makes you feel at home. And if home feels especially far away this week, remember that you’ve got a whole community right here.
With love,
Sabrina & your IWB team 💖
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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:
✈️ EU flight rules changing in 2027: everything you need to know
💉 COVID variants are around in winter 2026, who can get a vaccine?
🔎 Ryanair is to cancel twelve flights from BER. “The least successful airport in Europe”
🚆 The 99-euro family ticket (Familienticket) will be available permanently
🤔 Can you guess what Germany’s youth words of the year mean?
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👉 Week from October, the 12rd to October 18th - 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 BAILEFUNK - BERLIN BAILECRIA. October, 17
🍽️ Here are some of the most exciting new places to eat in Berlin
💃 GIRLS IN YOUR AREA + TAMI T - Starting with a Drag Show hosted by BLEACH, followed by the GIRLS in full force releasing their debut EP. With TAMI T closing out the evening! October, 16
🍜 RAMEN RUN! with Slow Poke + Yummy Eats. October, 17
🪴 Big plant sale in Hamburg – A selection of small plants at bargain prices, starting from €1.99. October, 15
🎬 Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin ‘26 Opening: The Illusion of a Quiet Night. October, 14
🤖 Pricing AI Adoption - How packaging and pricing turn AI experimentation into sustainable growth. October, 13
🎤 Taylor Swift – One Night, All Eras. October, 16
👩💻 The Berlin AI Conference 2026 - an evening event that will gather 150 of Berlin’s Business and Tech Leaders. October, 15
🥁 The Berlin Afrobeat Company, Santrofi. October, 15
🎨 F*ck the Internet Design Market Fall 2026. October, 16
🎭 2026/27 Performing Arts Season. October, 13
✍️ Drink & Write Special Hotel Edition - where words, live music, and art come together in an extraordinary setting. October, 13
🖌️ Lino Café – your creative hub for linocut and linoprinting! October, 13
🍕 TRUE ITALIAN PIZZA WEEK 2026 BERLIN. October, 15
🌱 Brazilian Plant Based Feijoada Pop Up. October, 17
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:
🔥 “I struggle with being on top of my partner and having to support my own weight and honestly don’t really know how to do it.”
🚴♀️ “Do you know studios in Berlin that offer Spinning / ride classes without a super dark room and all the lightning?”
💧 “I am struggling with high humidity in my room and I want to ask for your suggestions for dehumidifier!”
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:
