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A missing person case in Jena has come to a successful conclusion. Following a tip from a citizen, the person was located at Westbahnhofstraße and returned home safely.
A high-end electric vehicle was stolen from a private property in Jena Lobeda-Altstadt overnight. The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena has launched an investigation and is calling for witnesses who may have seen the grey Hyundai IONIQ5.
Creditreform Jena warns of a significant increase in cyberattacks on German companies and authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises in Jena are particularly at risk from DDoS attacks and automated hacking attempts.
Following a serious accident on the L1060 near Magdala, police are looking for witnesses. A grey VW Touran reportedly drove over a roundabout and overturned after performing risky overtaking maneuvers in wintry conditions.
Medical assistance in Jena outside of regular office hours: An overview of emergency medical services, pharmacies on duty, and important emergency numbers for February 19, 2026.
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, drivers in Jena must prepare for increased traffic enforcement, particularly in the northern district of Löbstedt, as authorities conduct mobile speed measurements.
An unknown suspect stole perfume worth approximately 1,000 Euros from a drugstore in Weimar’s city center on Wednesday afternoon. The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena is seeking witnesses.
A new 24/7 automated supermarket called “Tante Zukunft” is opening at Holzmarkt 6 in Jena, featuring a 120,000-euro picking robot capable of handling frozen goods.
A new event format combining physical activity, electronic music, and social gathering starts today at StadtLab Jena under the title “After Run Beats x Techno Ping Pong.”
On February 25, 2026, the Jena Evening Lecture at the Universitätsklinikum Jena will focus on healthy aging. Prof. Dr. Tino Prell will explain the difference between biological and chronological age and how lifestyle influences longevity.