Jena honors Eduard Rosenthal: Commemorative symposium in September
On the 100th anniversary of his death, the city of Jena commemorates the legal scholar and politician Eduard Rosenthal with a symposium at the Historisches Rathaus.
City Life & Community
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
Jena: Archaeology reveals early children’s toys
Jena, August 19, 2026. What children used for play in past centuries is often hidden in the shadows of history. Written records in Jena are mostly silent on this subject. Now, archaeological research provides insights into the region’s early play culture.
Voyager in Jena: Infinite Space Mission at the Planetarium
Jena, August 19, 2026 – Starting today, the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena takes visitors on a fascinating journey to the edges of our solar system. The internationally acclaimed show ‘Voyager – The Infinite Mission’ highlights the historic exploration of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune by NASA’s legendary space probes.
Impersonator fails with fraud scheme
Weimar – August 18, 2026. On Monday evening, an unidentified individual attempted to defraud a woman in Weimar of her savings using a brazen scam. The police are issuing a strong warning regarding this method and are urging the public to remain vigilant.
Jena in Action: Kick-off with a focus on safe routes to school
On the first day of school after the summer break, Jena’s Deputy Mayor Benjamin Koppe and the police monitored school routes near the Lobdeburgschule, marking the start of the new ‘Jena in Action’ initiative.
FLI Jena Unlocks the Mystery of Biological Aging Clocks
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena have achieved a significant breakthrough in aging research by deciphering the mechanisms of epigenetic clocks and developing a new method for determining biological age.
B7 near Wogau reopened following accident
Jena / Wogau, August 17, 2026 – Following a traffic accident on the B7 federal highway near the entrance to Wogau, a temporary full closure was implemented on Monday morning. A car had veered off the road and collided with a tree.
Public City Tour in Jena: Dates & Information
Starting Monday, August 17, 2026, the popular public city tour through Jena will resume, offering insights into the city’s history and modern developments.
Experience More Light: Jenoptik Exhibition in Jena
Jena, August 17, 2026 – Under the motto “Experience More Light,” JENOPTIK AG invites visitors to its long-term product exhibition in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus.
Dementia Care: University of Jena Launches Study on Caregiver Relief
The University of Jena has initiated the ‘AnDem-RoSe’ research project to support family caregivers of people with dementia, aiming to develop effective health stabilization measures.