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A 52-year-old driver caused a traffic accident in Eisenberg on Tuesday afternoon after falling asleep at the wheel. The vehicle collided with a street lamp in Mühlenstraße, causing significant damage.
A 42-year-old man spent the night in a police cell after stealing a pastry worth 0.99 euros. The situation in Jena escalated into a physical fight and insults against officers.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG has reported a subdued start to the current fiscal year. For the technology hub of Jena, where the company is deeply rooted, these developments are of significant importance for the local economy and labor market.
The ‘Tauschhaus 2.0’ in Jena has established itself as a successful model for waste prevention, with a 78 percent reuse rate and nearly 33,000 visitors in 2025.
The Tauschhaus 2.0 project in Jena has achieved a significant environmental milestone by saving 156 tons of CO2 through the promotion of a circular economy and resource conservation.
Children playing in a sandbox in Jena-Lobeda discovered a hand grenade-like object. Police and explosive ordnance disposal experts were called to the scene to secure the area.
Carl Zeiss Meditec reports a loss of 4.9 million euros in the first quarter. The main reasons are changes in the Chinese market and currency effects. The company is now planning a strategic realignment.
A 52-year-old man caused a significant police operation in Jena on Tuesday. Highly intoxicated with 2.10 per mille, he harassed staff and customers in a drugstore and attempted to steal a radio.
A 52-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle in Eisenberg’s Mühlenstraße on Tuesday afternoon due to microsleep, resulting in a collision with a street lamp and significant property damage.
A minor shoplifting incident in Jena’s city center escalated on Tuesday evening, leading to multiple criminal charges and police custody for a 42-year-old man who consumed a pastry without paying and engaged in a physical altercation.