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Jena, May 17, 2026. During the heated Thüringenderby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, police are investigating a criminal banner in the fan block. The target of the alleged insult and threat was Jena’s Mayor Benjamin Koppe.
Despite a victory in the prestigious Thüringen-Derby, FC Carl Zeiss Jena appears to have missed out on the top spot in the table on the final matchday.
The Kaffee-Salon at the old Güterbahnhof in Jena is under new management. The Stefanov family has taken over the establishment to ensure the gastronomic supply for residents and travelers in the Saalbahnhof district.
At the last home game of the Science City Jena basketball team against Heidelberg, the focus was not only on sporting success. Through various campaigns and the support of local companies, over 3,500 Euros were raised for a good cause.
Around 730 fans of FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt traveled to Jena for the Thuringian Derby despite being unable to attend the match at the stadium. The Federal Police Inspection Erfurt provided an initial summary of the rail travel situation.
On May 16, 2026, around 730 Rot-Weiß Erfurt fans marched through the city center of Jena to protest against the significantly reduced ticket allocation for away fans at the Thüringen-Derby.
Jena, 16.05.2026. A home victory in the prestigious Thüringenderby is not enough for the ultimate success: FC Carl Zeiss Jena wins confidently 2-0 against FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt in front of a home crowd, but must yield to Lokomotive Leipzig in the Regionalliga championship race.
Jena, May 16, 2026 – The city center of Jena is struggling with a massive spread of the invasive ant species “Lasius neglectus.” A suspected supercolony now spans 30 hectares and is increasingly displacing native species. The situation for business owners and residents is intensifying.
Jena, May 16, 2026. On Friday night, a 26-year-old man was brutally attacked and seriously injured by an unknown group of people in Jena’s Paradiespark. The police have launched an investigation and are searching for the group of perpetrators who fled the scene.
Ahead of the prestigious Thuringia Derby, massive fan marches took place in the Jena city center on Saturday, with nearly 3,000 supporters from both sides gathering before the high-stakes match.