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Following a dangerous incident involving a delivery van in the Jena pedestrian zone, the police are searching for specific witnesses, including two mail carriers and a couple with a stroller.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena and offensive player Kay Seidemann have mutually terminated their contract. After months of fan protests, fitness issues, and disciplinary problems, the club draws a final line.
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A 25-year-old operator in Jena-Nord discovered his food truck had been broken into on Tuesday evening. Electrical equipment worth over 600 euros was stolen, and police are now seeking witnesses.
A 25-year-old entrepreneur in Jena-Nord suffered a significant loss after unknown perpetrators broke into his food truck, stealing electrical equipment worth over 600 euros. Police have launched an investigation and are seeking witnesses.
A statewide initiative has launched the “Bäder in Not” petition to save indoor swimming pools in Thüringen, receiving active support from Jenaer Bädergesellschaft.
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Jena-Lobeda/Neulobeda (17.02.2026) – It is one of the most striking buildings in the district and has been the subject of intense discussion for some time: The “Alte Schwimmhalle” in Lobeda is the focus of the upcoming meeting of the Neulobeda district council. Tomorrow, Wednesday, the course for future use is to be set further.
Construction at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is progressing according to plan. The transformation of the West Stand and the integration of the Youth Performance Center (NLZ) mark a significant milestone for FC Carl Zeiss Jena.
Drivers in Jena should be particularly attentive to their speedometers today. Authorities are conducting mobile speed checks in the city center to improve road safety and noise protection.