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Jena, July 6, 2026 – Renowned Jena sports historian, co-founder of the Rennsteiglauf, and long-time head of university sports, Hans-Georg Kremer, celebrated his 80th birthday. On this occasion, the distinguished sports official was honored for his outstanding life achievements.
Starting today, Jenoptik AG invites citizens and visitors to a long-term product exhibition in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. Under the motto ‘Experience More Light,’ the company offers a permanent, free opportunity to learn about the technology and history of the traditional Jena-based corporation.
The Jena Art Association’s annual sculpture exhibition begins this Monday at the Botanical Garden Jena, featuring works by sculptor Beate Debus.
The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) Jena celebrates its 180th anniversary with a special exhibition: ‘Lichtwechsel – Antike Reliefs neu sehen’ uses an innovative lighting concept to present historical plaster casts in a new light.
Jena, July 6, 2026. The new summer exhibition “lucide” by artist Cornelia Weihe opens today in the Frommannscher Skulpturen Garten. The show presents delicate steel works in harmonious interaction with nature.
Apolda, 06.07.2026 – On Saturday evening, a dispute on Leutloffstraße in Apolda escalated, resulting in a 48-year-old man being pushed from a balcony. Police suspect a personal family-related background as the trigger for the altercation.
Jena, 06.07.2026 – The Jena City Council has passed a landmark resolution for the full electrification of the municipal bus fleet. Future vehicle acquisitions must be exclusively fully electric to advance local climate protection efforts.
Jena, July 6, 2026 – Thanks to an observant witness, police were able to apprehend a suspect in Spitzweidenweg early Monday morning on suspicion of spraying several politically motivated graffiti. The man was found asleep in his car.
Jena, 06.07.2026 – The City Council has approved the official establishment of the Strategy Board for the forward-looking ‘Jena 2035’ process. This advisory body is intended to support the long-term development of the Thuringian university city by bringing together administration, politics, and the public.
During the first week of the summer holidays, the Künstlerische Abendschule Jena e. V. is hosting a creative workshop for children and teenagers aged eight and older to learn the art of stop-motion animation.