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A burglary occurred at a recycling center on Löbstedter Straße in Jena. Unknown perpetrators forced their way onto the premises between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning.
In the trial concerning a violent altercation at a communal accommodation in Jena, the prosecution and defense have delivered their closing arguments, reaching a consensus on reclassifying the charges from attempted manslaughter to dangerous bodily harm.
On Monday morning, an 88-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle on the B7 near Wogau, resulting in a collision with a tree. The driver sustained minor injuries.
On Monday, August 17, 2026, the Filmarena will host an open-air screening of the autobiographical film ‘Ach, diese Lücke, diese entsetzliche Lücke’ at the Theatervorplatz in Jena.
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena have achieved a significant breakthrough in aging research by deciphering the mechanisms of epigenetic clocks and developing a new method for determining biological age.
Jena / Wogau, August 17, 2026 – Following a traffic accident on the B7 federal highway near the entrance to Wogau, a temporary full closure was implemented on Monday morning. A car had veered off the road and collided with a tree.
Starting Monday, August 17, 2026, the popular public city tour through Jena will resume, offering insights into the city’s history and modern developments.
Jena, August 17, 2026 – Under the motto “Experience More Light,” JENOPTIK AG invites visitors to its long-term product exhibition in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus.
The University of Jena has initiated the ‘AnDem-RoSe’ research project to support family caregivers of people with dementia, aiming to develop effective health stabilization measures.
A special astronomical journey awaits visitors at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena. The program ‘The Discovery of the Universe’ takes guests into the depths of the cosmos, featuring the astronomer Galileo Galilei as a central character.