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Hermsdorf/Jena, February 23, 2026. A heavily intoxicated driver nearly struck a pedestrian in Hermsdorf in the neighboring Saale-Holzland-Kreis. Police stopped the man shortly after with a blood alcohol level of 1.27 per mille. Officers are now urgently searching for the endangered passerby and other witnesses to the incident.
For the 20th time, the significant regional trade fair “Bauen im Fokus” is drawing thousands of interested visitors to the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena this weekend, featuring 250 exhibitors and a focus on energy efficiency.
Police in Jena have launched an investigation after pry marks were discovered on a school window in the Tatzendpromenade area of Jena-West.
A series of property damage incidents has shaken the quiet residential area of Fuchslöcher in Jena-Ost. An unknown perpetrator damaged a double-digit number of vehicles in the early hours of Saturday. Police are investigating and evaluating surveillance footage.
A fully automated 24/7 robotic supermarket called “Tante Zukunft” is opening at Holzmarkt 6 in Jena, representing a 120,000-euro investment in the future of retail.
Production has officially begun for nine new Tramlink vehicles in Jena. The 34-million-euro investment aims to replace the aging GT6M fleet by autumn 2026, focusing on accessibility and energy efficiency.
Mental health care in Jena: Nine psychotherapy spots are currently available for the current calendar week. An overview of therapy forms and contact options.
Medical care in Jena is available even on Sundays. From the on-call medical service to emergency pharmacies and the emergency room, here is an overview of the most important contacts for the Saalestadt.
The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena celebrates its 180th anniversary with a keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Andreas Scholl and the opening of the special exhibition ‘Lichtwechsel.’
Exactly 225 years ago, the physicist Johann Wilhelm Ritter discovered ultraviolet radiation in Jena. Today, this discovery serves as the foundation for modern chip production, medicine, and photonics.