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Avian Flu Reaches Antarctica: Jena Researchers Concerned About Penguin Populations

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Researchers from Jena have documented the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on King George Island. After discovering over 50 dead birds, experts from the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena warn of a devastating impact on the region’s dense penguin colonies. As migratory birds carry the virus to the remote South, the fragile Antarctic ecosystem faces a significant threat of local extinctions.

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Science City Jena Suffers Heavy Defeat in Bonn: 22 Turnovers Seal Away Loss

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Science City Jena faced a tough challenge against third-placed Telekom Baskets Bonn, eventually falling 92:64. Despite a spirited comeback in the third quarter that saw the gap close to just six points, 22 costly turnovers and a final-quarter collapse proved decisive. Top scorer Joe Wieskamp’s 17 points weren’t enough to stop the dominant hosts on the Hardtberg.

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Vandalism in Jena: Intoxicated Rioter Damages Snack Bar in Johannisstraße

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Quick Facts: Time of Incident: Saturday, February 07, 2026, between 4:30 AM and 5:30 AM Location: Jena, Johannisstraße / corner of Jenergasse Incident: Property damage to sunshades of a kebab shop Suspect Description: Male, presumably intoxicated Case Number: ST/0032854/2026 Jena (08.02.2026) – An incident of blind destructiveness has been occupying the Jena police since yesterday, … Read more

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Saturday Assemblies: 700 Participants and Pyrotechnics in Jena City Center

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Short & Concise: The Most Important Facts at a Glance Date & Location: Saturday, 07.02.2026, Jena (Start: Holzmarkt). Occasion: Political assembly under the motto “From Jena to Budapest…”. Number of Participants: Approx. 700 people at peak times. Police Summary: 4 criminal offenses (including resistance), several administrative offenses, ignition of pyrotechnics. Jena (08.02.2026) – A large … Read more

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Following Verdict in Hungary: Hundreds Protest in Jena for Maja T.

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At a Glance Occasion: Protest against the sentencing of Jena-born non-binary person Maja T. in Budapest. Attendance: Police estimate approx. 700; organizers speak of over 1,000 participants. Incidents: Ignition of pyrotechnics and violations of the ban on facial coverings. Outcome: Four criminal charges and several administrative offense proceedings. Jena. A clear sign of solidarity and … Read more

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