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A series of attempted burglaries caused unrest in Jena’s Parkstraße last weekend. Between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, unknown perpetrators targeted several buildings but failed to gain entry.
Jena offers a diverse program for the winter holidays, ranging from the musical “Aladin” at the Volkshaus to a rustic campfire experience in the Jenaer Forst.
Jena and the surrounding area offer a diverse program for the start of the week, including outdoor activities in the Jenaer Forst and cultural highlights like the Aladin musical, perfect for the winter holidays.
A Sunday outing in Jena, Lobeda-West turned into a major police operation after children discovered a grenade-like object in a sandbox. The explosive ordnance disposal unit was called in to secure the site.
Jena (16.02.2026) – Thüringen often prides itself on its high density of cultural institutions. However, away from the major landmarks like the Wartburg or the Weimarer Klassik sites, the reality often looks bleak. A research project at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is now addressing this very issue.
A new 24/7 fully automated supermarket called “Tante Zukunft” is opening at Holzmarkt in Jena, featuring advanced robotics and a wide range of products including frozen goods.
Jena (16.02.2026) – Sudden toothache, high fever, or an urgent prescription in the evening: illnesses do not adhere to opening hours. Even today, Monday, February 16, 2026, medical care in Jena is secured outside regular office hours. We summarize the most important contact points for you.
The district council of Jena-Winzerla has voted against the construction of a new community center, favoring the repurposing of existing buildings like the Goetheschule to preserve resources and urban identity.
To address the housing shortage, the Jena city administration has presented local guidelines for the implementation of the federal “Bauturbo” law, aiming to simplify and accelerate construction projects.
Maxim Hessel, the 20-year-old defensive talent from FC Carl Zeiss Jena, has reportedly attracted interest from several professional clubs, including Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, following an impressive season in the Regionalliga Nordost.
