800 Participants at the Rescheduled New Year’s Swim in Schleichersee
Around 800 people took part in the rescheduled New Year’s swim in Jena’s Schleichersee on Sunday, enjoying spring-like air and fresh water.
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Series of cellar break-ins: Perpetrators strike in Biswangerstraße
In Biswangerstraße, unknown individuals forcibly broke into several cellar compartments. Police are investigating a case of particularly serious theft, though according to current findings, the perpetrators did not take any loot.
Significant Salary Gap in Thüringen: Full-time Employees in Jena Earn 1,050 Euros More
Significant regional income disparities exist in Thüringen. A clear salary gap of over 1,000 euros per month is particularly evident between the flourishing university city of Jena and more rural regions.
Overloaded van loses doner skewers after accident on the A9
A9 / Eisenberg, 09.03.2026 – A burst tire and massive overloading led to a serious traffic accident on the Autobahn 9 on Sunday afternoon. A small van overturned, injuring two people and scattering the cargo – numerous doner skewers – across the roadway.
“We fight, we strike, we live”: Feminist strike in Jena demands real equality
Jena, 09.03.2026 – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, numerous people took to the streets in Jena to demonstrate for real gender justice. Under the motto “We fight, we strike, we live,” various organizations and the “Bündnis 8. März” drew attention to persistent social grievances.
Classical Music for Children: Capella Jenensis Invites Families to a Concert in the Uni-Aula
Jena, 09.03.2026 – Baroque sounds for the youngest listeners: The Jena baroque ensemble Capella Jenensis e.V. is organizing a musical experience specifically for families in mid-March. In the historic setting of the university, classical music is presented in a child-friendly, interactive, and lively manner.
CDU District Office in Jena Defaced with Graffiti and Stickers
Unknown perpetrators have defaced the CDU district office in Jena with defamatory stickers and graffiti. The criminal police have launched an investigation into property damage and are asking for public assistance.
Attempted Burglaries in Jena-Winzerla: Police Warn Residents
In recent weeks, two attempted residential burglaries occurred in the Jena district of Winzerla. Police are warning residents and requesting increased vigilance in the neighborhood.
Serious Traffic Accident in Berlin-Mitte
A serious traffic accident occurred yesterday evening in Friedrichstraße, resulting in several injuries and significant property damage. Emergency services were on site for several hours.
Blood Donation Drive at Imaginata: Alliance Calls for Donations
To secure medical care in the region, several actors in Jena are calling for a joint blood donation drive at the Imaginata site in mid-March.