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On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Stadtmuseum Jena invites families to a special tour and hands-on excavation workshop to explore local history and archaeology.
Jena, 12.03.2026 – The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has issued a warning for the Jena city area due to elevated particulate matter levels. Since Tuesday (10.03.2026), pollutant concentrations in the air have been in an unhealthy range.
The animal rights organization PETA is planning a sensational protest action in the city center of Jena for the coming Monday. With a life-sized “meat tray” in which an activist is packaged deceptively realistically, the organization aims to set a drastic sign against industrial animal farming.
Jena, 12.03.2026 – At the Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung (Fritz-Lipmann-Institut e.V.) in Jena, a new team is researching the mechanisms of brain aging. The pioneering project is funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung with a million-euro sum.
On March 12, 2026, Jena prepares for City History Day, focusing on historical buildings and locations that no longer exist under the motto “Spaces of Remembrance.”
On March 28, 2026, the Jenaer Nacht des Sports will take place for the first time at the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena-Burgau, honoring top athletes and dedicated volunteers in a festive gala.
The Schülerforschungszentrum (SFZ) Jena has been awarded first place in the national competition “Innovatives Schülerforschungszentrum” for its outstanding support of young scientific talent in the Lichtstadt.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s women’s team has reached the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal following a dominant 4-1 victory over SC Sand, fueled by a hat-trick from winter signing Olivia Alcaide.
Drivers in the south of Jena must pay close attention to their speed this Thursday. Mobile radar controls are being carried out in the Lobeda-Altstadt area.
Jena, March 12, 2026. Those wishing to strengthen biodiversity right on their doorstep can now receive professional support: The Volkshochschule Jena is organizing a special basic course this coming Saturday on the creation and maintenance of nature-oriented front gardens, terraces, and balconies.