Motorhome stolen in Stadtroda: 40,000 Euro damage
A high-value motorhome has been stolen in Stadtroda. The vehicle was taken by unknown perpetrators.
Jena: ‘Community by Prescription’ project launches
Following a successful six-month pilot phase, the ‘Community by Prescription’ project will be offered throughout Jena starting in October 2026. Doctors will be able to easily prescribe social participation to elderly individuals in need of support.
Jena tests AI for case documentation in public administration
The city of Jena is participating in the second pilot phase of the nationwide ‘Agentic AI Hub’ to test the use of artificial intelligence for social sector case documentation.
Jena: Wero payment method introduced for citizen services
The city of Jena is expanding its digital payment options, becoming one of the first in Germany to implement the European Wero payment system for administrative services.
School Placement Dispute in Jena: New Compromise Starting May 1st
A long-standing dispute over school placement in Jena has reached a resolution. The Thuringian Ministry of Education, the State Education Authority of East Thuringia, and the City of Jena have announced that a new general decree will take effect on May 1st.
Carsten Müller remains head of JenaKultur
Jena, October 5, 2026. Carsten Müller will not take up the planned position as Administrative Director of the Deutsches Optisches Museum (D.O.M.) foundation. He will continue to serve as a member of the management board of JenaKultur.
Jena Police warn: Fraudulent bank employees active
The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena is warning of a fraud scheme involving criminals posing as bank employees. In a recent case, perpetrators stole over 6,500 euros.
Flu vaccination in Jena: Infectiologist Pletz advises getting the shot
As the new cold and flu season begins, medical professionals and health insurance companies are strongly advising vaccination. Jena-based infectiologist Mathias Pletz emphasizes the necessity of immunological protection, particularly for the elderly.
Science City Jena defeats Chemnitz in Eastern duel
Jena, October 04, 2026 – The basketball players of Science City Jena have successfully completed their second Eastern derby of the season in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Following their previous defeat in the Saale derby against MBC, the Thuringian team secured an 82:76 (40:38) victory against Niners Chemnitz in front of a home crowd on Sunday.
Accident on L1062 near Kahla: 18-year-old seriously injured
Seitenroda/Kahla, 04.10.2026 – A serious traffic accident occurred on the L1062 state road between Seitenroda and Kahla early Sunday morning. An 18-year-old driver was seriously injured.