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A piece of Jena’s scientific history is moving into children’s rooms and collector’s showcases: The world-renowned physicist and co-founder of the company Carl Zeiss, Ernst Abbe, has been immortalized as a Playmobil figure and presented to the public.
Analytik Jena AG is launching the “PULSEspencer” series, a new technology for the contactless dispensing of the smallest liquid quantities, with an official presentation scheduled for May at SLAS Europe in Wien.
The contractual future of coach Volkan Uluc at FC Carl Zeiss Jena has been clarified. If the targeted promotion to the 3. Liga is missed this season, the club and the coach will part ways in the summer.
Good news for drivers and commuters in Jena: Renovation work on Löbstedter Straße is being completed faster than originally planned. Traffic will flow freely again starting this coming weekend.
Jena, April 30, 2026 – The city of Jena is taking more consistent action against illegal graffiti and has presented a new concept for combating it. In addition to prevention, the focus is primarily on financial support for affected property owners.
Jena, 30.04.2026. The number of unemployed persons in Jena rose slightly in April 2026. Current figures from the Agentur für Arbeit show a moderate increase, while at the same time there continues to be a high demand for skilled workers in the regional economy.
Jena, 30.04.2026. Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and the Ernst-Abbe-Stiftung are continuing their renowned scientific lecture series. The 80th Ernst-Abbe-Kolloquium next Monday will focus on the technological future of quantum mechanics.
The Institut für Altertumswissenschaften in Jena is highlighting its valuable cast collection in a new light. With a specially developed lighting concept, the massive plaster reproductions of ancient masterpieces are impressively staged and made accessible for both the public and research.
Jena, 30.04.2026. Science City Jena finds itself in 16th place in the table during the final stretch of the 2025/2026 Basketball-Bundesliga season. The current sporting record reflects a challenging season for the Thuringian team.
Due to construction work in Löbstedter Straße, bus lines 43 and 430 are subject to schedule changes. The Loquitzweg stop will be out of service until mid-May.