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A moment of inattention led to a collision between a van and a tram on Naumburger Straße in Jena on Thursday afternoon. While property damage was sustained, no injuries were reported.
On Thursday evening, counterfeit money was discovered in a supermarket in Jena-Winzerla. Police are investigating potential links to other cases in the area and urge retailers to remain vigilant.
On Thursday afternoon, a postal delivery vehicle and a passenger car collided in the Jena-Göschwitz industrial area. According to initial findings, the incident resulted only in property damage.
Jena (20.02.2026) – A case that caused concern in the Saalestadt over the past few hours has come to a happy conclusion. The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena gave the all-clear this Friday morning: the missing 16-year-old is back home.
Jena aims for 5,000 new apartments by 2035 but faces slow progress. The city will use the federal “Bauturbo” law only under strict local guidelines to ensure quality urban development and focus on infill projects.
On March 21, 2026, the city of Jena and the Bürgerstiftung Jena invite citizens and students to the annual SaalePUTZ to clean the banks of the Saale from waste and plastic.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena and offensive player Kay Seidemann have mutually terminated their contract following fan protests, fitness issues, and disciplinary concerns.
A missing 16-year-old girl from Jena has returned home unharmed. The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena has officially ended the public search and thanked the population for their support.
A collision between two vehicles at the Camsdorfer Brücke in Jena caused traffic delays and property damage on Wednesday afternoon.
Following a crucial 2-1 away win against 1. FC Union Berlin, FC Carl Zeiss Jena striker Melina Reuter discusses mental strength, her recovery from illness, and the team’s path to securing their place in the Frauen-Bundesliga.