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On Saturday morning, a collision occurred in the city center of Jena between an ambulance on an emergency call and a motorcyclist. The 21-year-old rider sustained minor injuries in the collision at the intersection.
Jena, May 31, 2026 – Early Saturday morning, a dispute escalated at the Jenaer Nonnenplan, which ultimately led to the arrest of a wanted man. A 42-year-old had previously clashed with a group and attacked them with a belt, prompting a woman to use pepper spray in self-defense.
On Friday afternoon, a traffic accident occurred in the city center of Weimar, in which a cyclist suffered head injuries. The driver initially fled the scene but was apprehended shortly thereafter by police officers.
The Jena Criminal Investigation Department is currently investigating two incidents on Wednesday night in which Toyota Corolla vehicles were specifically targeted by car thieves. While one vehicle was successfully stolen, another crime scene resulted in a consequential attempted break-in.
Jena scientists have discovered a surprising reason why our gut flora changes with age and inflammation increases. It is not the microbes themselves that are the main problem, but the declining precision of the body’s own immune system.
After exactly seven decades, the traditional Haflinger breeding in Dornburg is facing its end as the state of Thüringen initiates the bidding process for the state-owned stud.
Exactly 30 years ago, sports history for eternity was written at the Jenaer Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. The exceptional Czech athlete Jan Železný set a world record in javelin throw that remains unmatched to this day.
Stuttgart, May 30, 2026 – The VfB Stuttgart U17 junior girls have made club history, securing the coveted triple with a cup victory. Following an outstanding seasonal performance, the team crowned themselves the most successful youth team of the year at the end of May.
On Saturday afternoon, the Friedenskirche in Jena invites visitors to a special musical vespers featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s famous Inventions performed on historical keyboard instruments.
Jena, May 30, 2026 – The next “Critical Mass” will take place in Jena this coming Tuesday, June 2. The bicycle demonstration starts at Holzmarkt and leads via Stadtrodaer Straße to Lobeda, among other locations, to draw attention to the unequal distribution of traffic space.