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Jena, 03.05.2026. Stadtwerke Jena is highlighting the transformation of urban energy supply with the information exhibition “ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US”. As part of the “Reallabor” project, the show sheds light on current challenges and technical solutions for a climate-friendly future in the Lichtstadt.
Jena, 03.05.2026. On Friday evening, a motorcade of around 20 vehicles caused significant and dangerous traffic disruptions in Jena. Police have launched an investigation and are now looking for witnesses and affected drivers.
Jena, 03.05.2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena has sent a significant signal in the battle for the Regionalliga Nordost championship. Following a home victory and a slip-up by their rivals, the race for entry into the promotion play-offs for the 3. Liga is wide open once again.
Jena, May 03, 2026 – Colorful costumes and Japanese pop culture shaped the scene around the Sparkassen-Arena over the weekend. Hundreds of manga and anime fans celebrated the 15th edition of JenaCo there.
Jena, May 03, 2026 – In the thrilling final sprint of the Regionalliga Nordost season, FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured an immensely important home victory. With a 2-1 win against BFC Dynamo on Saturday afternoon, the Thuringian side moves back within close reach of the top of the table.
Jena, 02.05.2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena (FCC) has prevailed in an intense Regionalliga duel against BFC Dynamo. The team proved extremely clinical in front of goal and keeps its league dreams alive.
Jena, 02.05.2026 – Following Carl Zeiß, the Jena scientist and entrepreneur Ernst Abbe is now also receiving his own Playmobil figure. The detailed miniature edition, showing Abbe together with a cat, honors the life’s work of the significant reformer.
The prominent excavation pit at Inselplatz in Jena will remain for the time being. Currently, the Thüringer Landesamt für Bau und Verkehr (TLBV) is using the area as an interim storage site for construction materials while the completion of the rest of the Inselplatz takes priority.
On Friday morning, a parked Tesla was significantly damaged in a hit-and-run accident in the center of Stadtroda. The unknown driver fled the scene without reporting the damage.
Despite cool water temperatures of 15 degrees, the Südbad at Schleichersee has officially opened the outdoor pool season in Jena under bright sunshine.