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Jena, June 19, 2026 – Tanztheater Jena celebrates its 65th anniversary this coming Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a festive anniversary show at the Volkshaus. Under the title “Blow UP in Motion,” the ensemble presents a versatile program that combines tradition and modernity.
A failed overtaking maneuver on the route between Trotz and Rauschwitz ended early Wednesday morning without serious injuries. Thanks to the quick and prudent actions of both drivers, a severe head-on collision was averted at the last moment.
Due to asphalt work in Schorba, bus services will be suspended for three days in June 2026. Several regional lines are affected by cancellations or delays.
On Wednesday afternoon, a car completely burned out on the connecting road between Bad Klosterlausnitz and the motorway junction due to a technical defect. Despite rapid extinguishing attempts, the total loss of the vehicle could not be prevented; fortunately, no one was injured.
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, Villa Rosenthal invites you to “Zeichen & Klänge,” a unique fusion of contemporary jazz and live calligraphy.
On June 30 and July 1, 2026, the Jenaer Volkshaus will become a platform for the mobility of the future. The SMART COMPLIANT LOGISTICS Congress brings together experts to discuss sustainable and innovative transport concepts.
Employees at the Jena lost property office discovered suspected narcotics in a turned-in wallet and notified the police. Officers seized the substances and initiated proceedings against the 44-year-old owner.
A new ‘lamp charger’ has been put into operation in Jena-Lobeda. The joint project between the Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) and Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck allows for space-saving charging of electric service vehicles directly at existing street lamps.
In anticipation of the upcoming heatwave, Jenaer Bäder recommends purchasing online tickets to avoid long waiting times at the entrances of Ostbad and Südbad.
Following an intensive international manhunt, a 30-year-old suspect has been arrested in Southern England. The man is accused of an alleged sexual offense in Bad Klosterlausnitz.