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Jena, May 18, 2026. With music, community, and a spirit of giving, the Jena parish is supporting the upcoming renovation of the Stadtkirche St. Michael. For the “Blues im Mai” benefit festival on Whit Monday, the historic Kirchplatz will be transformed into a musical stage for a good cause.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is on the verge of its reopening. Following extensive renovation and modernization, the tradition-steeped venue will be completed exactly in time for its 100th birthday.
A serious traffic accident occurred on the L1075 on Sunday afternoon. A motorcyclist was seriously injured during an overtaking maneuver and required emergency surgery at the hospital.
On May 18, 2026, FC Carl Zeiss Jena and ZFC Meuselwitz will compete in the final of the Landespokal Thüringen. The match, part of the nationwide “Finaltag der Amateure,” determines qualification for the DFB-Pokal.
Jena, 18.05.2026. The strict ticket restrictions surrounding the Thüringenderby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt have caused significant resentment in both fan camps. With a mobilization video and clear demands for fair conditions for home and away fans, the Südkurve Jena positioned itself against the requirements of the local authorities.
On Sunday afternoon, police in Jena-Lobeda intervened in a case of domestic violence. An intoxicated man attacked his partner in their shared apartment, resulting in a 10-day barring order.
On the morning of May 18, 2026, a serious rear-end collision involving three trucks occurred on the A4 motorway in the direction of Frankfurt am Main, resulting in injuries and significant traffic disruptions.
Good news for commuters and residents in the south of Jena: Construction work on Winzerlaer Straße will be completed two days earlier than planned. Starting Wednesday and Thursday, public transport returns to regular routes and the road closure will be lifted.
A 45-year-old man was arrested in Jena after attacking a passenger in a tram at Löbdergraben to steal his mobile phone while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Jena, 18.05.2026 – The 15th Jenaer Firmenlauf reports a new participation record and is completely booked out. On Tuesday evening, 3,600 runners from over 200 companies will take to the course through the Paradiespark.