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Berlin – November 09, 2026 -- Patients in Germany could soon find it easier to prove they were harmed by a medical error: 65 percent of people surveyed by forsa for the AOK Federal Association say the hurdles for proving causation are too high, and only 14 percent consider them appropriate.

The Bundestag's health committee is due to discuss a Green Party draft to develop the Patient Rights Act on Wednesday, 11 November. The AOK Federal Association largely backs the draft and has published its own position paper that goes further.

BERLIN, PARIS AND TOKYO – November 06, 2026 -- AutoFull's new C3 Pro Series gaming chairs are on sale now in the United States, Europe and Japan. The top model cools and warms the seat with built-in fans and heating pads.

Two models split the lineup by comfort features

The C3 Pro Standard offers essential lumbar support for everyday gaming. The C3 Pro Advanced adds active seat ventilation and heating, a larger upgraded seat and a retractable footrest. Both models have adjustable lumbar support, so players can tune lower-back support for gaming, studying or desk work.

The Advanced model pairs dual fans with graphene heating

Dual fans circulate air through the Advanced seat to reduce heat buildup in long sessions. Dual graphene heating pads provide adjustable warmth. Users get three ventilation levels and three heating levels. Safety features include a 15-minute automatic shutoff and overheating protection.

Bochum – November 06, 2026 -- Customers in Germany rate the in-store advice at Seats and Sofas higher than at any of four rival upholstered-furniture specialists. The retailer scored 7.41 out of 10 in the DtGV report "B2C Advisory Quality – Customer Vote 2026/27," published on September 21, 2026.

The study draws on 54,548 valid customer ratings

The German Society for Consumer Studies (DtGV) conducted 3,242 interviews. They produced 54,548 valid ratings across 49 industries and 519 providers. Fieldwork ran in August and September 2026 through an online access panel.

Every respondent answered the same question about satisfaction with the advice they received, on a scale from 1 (not at all satisfied) to 10 (completely satisfied). As a rule, only providers present in at least five of Germany's 16 federal states were included.

Berlin -- From November 6, 2026 to February 27, 2028, the Museum für Kommunikation Berlin invites visitors to explore, test and reshape their own language in the exhibition "Real Talk! Sprache. Macht. Welt." Languages are spoken, signed, written and felt, and the show follows how new media, mobility and migration keep changing them.

Six rooms ask six questions about language

The show moves through six themed rooms, each built around one guiding question. "Sprachwelten" traces the origins of language, from how the brain processes a word to the "digital campfire." "Vielfalt" notes that people were multilingual more than 4,000 years ago. It runs from ancient coins to lullabies from today's Berlin, played at the audio station "Berlin schläft ein," and also covers invented languages such as Klingon and Elvish.

Berlin – November 05, 2026 -- Visitors can see a free art exhibition on antibiotic resistance from November 7 to 14, 2026, on the ground floor of the ALEXA shopping center at Alexanderplatz.

"Sketching Antimicrobial Resistance – Thirty Stories, One Health" is a European touring exhibition, and Berlin is its first stop in Germany. ALEXA is hosting it together with the Federal Ministry of Health. It can be visited during the center's regular hours, Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thirty illustrations turn a complex topic into images

The show consists of 30 illustrations by artists from all EU and EEA member states. They cover the proper use of antibiotics, hygiene and infection prevention, the protection of pets and farm animals, and the effects on the environment. The visual language is meant to be understandable regardless of age or prior knowledge.

Strasbourg – November 05, 2026 -- The 90-minute documentary "The Slavery Network: Tracing a Dark Legacy" streams on arte.tv from December 1 and airs on TV at 8:15 p.m. the same day. It is a first broadcast.

The film follows money from Ghana and the Caribbean to three European cities

Directors Sarah Vianney and Martin Carazo Mendez trace financial flows from the past into the present. The route runs from Ghana and the Caribbean to Liverpool, Nantes and Berlin. The film shows how widely Europe profited from slavery, which it describes as both one of history's greatest crimes and a global economic system.

Berlin – November 04, 2026 -- All four episodes of the rbb documentary podcast "Der Bruch – Unser Dorf zwischen Ost und jetzt" ("The Rupture – Our Village Between East and Now") arrive in ARD Sounds on Friday, November 6, 2026, and on other podcast platforms. A trailer is already available.

Season 2 follows one village across three generations

The story is set in Dahnsdorf, a small village in Brandenburg's Fläming region. Actress and host Lisa Hrdina searches for the traces that war, the GDR and reunification left in families. The first season, "Der Bruch – Frauen zwischen Ost und jetzt", was nominated for the German Podcast Award and the CIVIS Media Prize 2026.

Berlin – November 02, 2026 -- Anyone insured in Germany can learn how to use the electronic patient record (ePA) in an online event on December 3, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The digital health agency gematik is hosting the session together with several health insurers. It is aimed at insured people and covers how the ePA works, what benefits it already offers, and which new functions are planned.

The session covers current developments and everyday use

The agenda focuses on recent developments around the ePA and experiences from practice. It also looks at how insured people can use the record in daily life.

Insurers demo their ePA apps in interactive groups

Each participating insurer presents its own ePA app in interactive group sessions. Attendees can ask individual questions during these sessions.

Seven insurers take part

The participating insurers are:

London – November 02, 2026 -- Children can now wear Minions on their wrists: imoo has launched the Smartwatch X10 Minions Limited Edition, which pairs the characters with 360° video calling, front and rear cameras, 20m water resistance and an SOS emergency function.

Minions styling is built into the watch and its packaging

The limited edition carries exclusive Minions-themed watch faces, character-inspired visual elements and personalized interactive designs. It also has a co-branded exterior and comes in an exclusive gift box, which imoo pitches at birthdays, holidays and other special occasions.

Cameras and video calls keep kids in touch with family

The front and rear cameras let children capture moments, from time with friends to outdoor discoveries. The 360° video calling feature is meant to help them stay in touch with family and share everyday experiences.

Hong Kong – October 31, 2026 -- OlloBot's OlloNi SS1, a home companion robot built to bond with people rather than just complete tasks, was named an Honoree in the Best in Home & Entertainment category of the IFA Innovation Awards at IFA Berlin 2026, the brand's European debut.

OlloNi SS1 reacts to touch, sound and facial expressions

OlloNi SS1 runs on OlloBot's proprietary EmpathCore emotional engine and Affinilog interaction system. Together, they let the robot respond dynamically to touch, sound and facial expressions.

At IFA, OlloBot built an open, home-inspired space under the theme "Touch. Feel. Bond." so visitors could interact with the robot directly. OlloNi SS1 also appeared in IFA's "Robots on the Runway" showcase, where its emotional engine let it react to its surroundings in real time.