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Starting immediately, newly installed communication boards on five playgrounds in the Jena city area are facilitating playing together and understanding. The inclusion project was made possible by the city’s Bürgerbudget.
A legendary movie car from the Hollywood franchise “Fast & Furious,” long considered lost, has been located by a collector from Jena. The Nissan Skyline once driven by Paul Walker is now returning to Thüringen.
The Jena-based technology group Jenoptik will pay its shareholders a higher dividend for the 2025 financial year, even though the company’s net profit has declined. The stock market reacted to the final figures and the announcement of a new CEO with significant price gains.
The closure of the B88 in the north of Jena is putting thousands of commuters to a severe test. Travel times have doubled, and long detours are costing both time and money.
Starting in early April, the DRK Seniorenbegegnungszentrum in Jena will offer a new gymnastics course for fall prevention. The targeted training is designed to help older people maintain their mobility and safety in everyday life.
The Supervisory Board of JENOPTIK AG has appointed Dr. Dominic Dorfner as the new Chairman of the Executive Board. The experienced physicist and manager will take over the leadership of the Jena-based technology group by autumn 2026 at the latest.
The Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule (EAH) Jena records the highest proportion of students without a classic Abitur in Thüringen, according to a recent nationwide survey, confirming its pioneering role in educational permeability.
Cybercriminals are increasingly operating with a division of labor and advanced tools. The European IT security manufacturer ESET, which maintains an important location in Jena, analyzes these threats in its new eCrime Reports and offers companies concrete defense strategies.
Commuters traveling to Jena from the north currently face significant delays and costs due to a 15-kilometer detour. Despite the financial burden, many remain dependent on their cars due to a lack of flexible alternatives.
The Jena City Forestry Office and the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Thüringen (SDW) invite you to the next edition of the lecture series “Waldgeflüster” on March 26, 2026, focusing on practical tips for biodiversity in home gardens.