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The “Lobdeburg-Gemeinde 1912” association receives state funding to significantly improve the infrastructure for outdoor events at the historic castle ruins in Jena.
Tierheim Jena has made it onto television: In the current episode of the MDR show „Tierisch tierisch,“ presenter Uta Bresan introduces animals looking for a home from the city on the Saale.
On Wednesday morning, a 70-year-old woman became the victim of a pickpocket in Eisenberg. Despite her bag being closed, unknown perpetrators managed to steal her wallet unnoticed while she was shopping.
A traffic accident involving a car and a bicycle occurred at Engelplatz in downtown Jena on Wednesday noon. A turning driver overlooked an oncoming cyclist; fortunately, the woman remained uninjured despite falling.
A 31-year-old man caused a dangerous incident at Bahnhof Jena-Göschwitz by crossing tracks illegally and insulting Federal Police officers.
In the proceedings against an alleged serial impostor in Jena, witnesses have provided incriminating testimony. The defendant reportedly posed as a doctor and teacher to gain various advantages.
Jena, March 19, 2026. A man from Jena has fallen victim to an expensive online fraud scheme. Criminals posed as a US soldier on the internet and thus obtained a high five-figure sum.
Jena / Weimar (18.03.2026) – An escalating conflict between an estranged couple led to an extensive police operation in Jena and Weimar on Wednesday. Numerous emergency forces were mobilized due to the suspicion of a firearm.
Jena, March 18, 2026 – Last Saturday, around 50 people gathered at the Jena Holzmarkt to commemorate a 25-year-old woman who fell victim to a violent crime in the neighboring community of Zöllnitz.
A 16-year-old youth previously reported missing in Jena has been found. Authorities have officially ended the search operations.