Airsoft gun fired from window: Large police presence in Hermsdorf
A 43-year-old man triggered a major police operation in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis on Thursday afternoon after firing an airsoft gun from a window in Hermsdorf.
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Easter Excursion Tip for Families: Discovery Tour at the Dornburger Schlösser
The long Easter weekend is drawing families outdoors. As part of the Thüringen-wide Easter activities, the nearby Dornburger Schlösser are also offering a special program for young visitors.
DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Hosts VfL Wolfsburg at the ad hoc Arena
On Sunday, April 5, 2026, FC Carl Zeiss Jena will face VfL Wolfsburg in the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal for women. The match at the ad hoc Arena is expected to draw a large crowd.
500,000 Euro Damage: Two Claas Tractors Stolen from Company Premises in Buttelstedt
Unknown perpetrators have stolen two high-value Claas tractors from company premises in Buttelstedt. The total damage amounts to half a million euros; the criminal investigation department is urgently seeking witnesses to the crime.
Robbery on the A4: “Curtain Slashers” Attack Truck Driver
Three unknown individuals attacked a truck driver at the Rodablick rest area on the A4 late Wednesday evening, attempting to steal e-bikes from his semi-trailer. The perpetrators fled in two vehicles.
Star sensors from Jena on their way to the Moon: Artemis II mission launched
Jena/Florida, 02.04.2026. The Artemis II mission successfully launched into space from Florida last night. On board the spacecraft is vital navigation technology from Jena, paving the way to the Moon.
Major Construction Site on the A4: Extensive Road Surface Renewal Between Jena and Stadtroda
Starting in April 2026, drivers on the A4 motorway must prepare for significant traffic restrictions between the Jena-Zentrum and Stadtroda junctions due to extensive road surface renewal lasting until late 2027.
Robbery in Jena Bookstore: Employee and Passerby Pursue Fugitive
A shoplifting incident in the Jenaer Innenstadt escalated into a robbery on Wednesday afternoon. An employee and a witness pursued the fleeing suspect, prompting a police search.
Verdicts in the “Knockout 51” Trial: OLG Jena Imposes Prison and Probationary Sentences
Jena, 02.04.2026 – In the second trial involving the right-wing extremist martial arts group “Knockout 51,” the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena has delivered its verdicts. Three men received prison and probationary sentences for membership in and support of a criminal organization.
Criticism of the School Act: Jena fights to preserve its diverse school landscape
Jena, April 02, 2026 – Resistance is forming in Jena against the current requirements of the Thüringer Schulgesetz. Parent representatives, the city administration, and local politicians are demanding a quick and reliable solution from the state for the allocation of school places for the upcoming first and fifth grades.