Jena-Nord: Major construction site Naumburger Straße starts in March
On March 2, the fundamental expansion of Naumburger Straße and the extension of the tram line to the Himmelreich residential area will begin in Jena.
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Federal Cross of Merit awarded to committed Jena resident
Dr. Barbara Albrethsen-Keck from Jena has been awarded the Cross of Merit on Ribbon for her outstanding voluntary commitment to social cohesion. Thuringia’s Prime Minister Mario Voigt presented the honor, awarded by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in the Thüringer Staatskanzlei.
Public Transport Strike at the Weekend: Standstill for Buses and Trams in Jena
Jena / Thüringen, 26.02.2026. The Verdi trade union has announced a nationwide warning strike in Thuringian local transport for the coming weekend. From Friday night until Sunday inclusive, large parts of the bus and tram services in Jena will also come to a standstill.
Serious Traffic Accident in Berlin-Mitte
A collision between a passenger car and a delivery van occurred on Friedrichstraße on Monday morning, resulting in two injuries and significant property damage.
Full Closure of the B88: Why a Construction Road in Jena-Nord is No Alternative to the Diversion
The expansion of Naumburger Straße in Jena-Nord requires a full closure of the B88. Commuters must use a large-scale diversion via the B7, as the local construction road is not available for public traffic.
Black History Month: Short Film Evening at Kulturschlachthof Promotes Networking
On the occasion of Black History Month, a short film evening will take place tomorrow, Thursday, at the Kulturschlachthof in Jena to promote networking within the local Black community.
Joint Reporting Portal: NABU Jena Launches Project Against Bird Strikes on Glass Surfaces
NABU Jena and NABU Leipzig have launched a joint online portal to document bird strikes on glass surfaces, aiming to identify danger zones and implement protection measures.
Learning at minus 22 degrees: Jena vocational school students complete Erasmus internship in Lappland
Trainees from the SBSZ Jena-Göschwitz spent three weeks in the city of Boden, Schweden. The Erasmus-funded program provided insights into the Scandinavian working world under extreme weather conditions.
Nightly track construction in the Jenaer Oberaue postponed: Trams running as scheduled
Due to material shortages, the planned nightly track maintenance in the Oberaue district of Jena has been postponed. Trams will continue to operate on their regular routes without restrictions.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena parts ways with Kay Seidemann: Contract terminated by mutual consent
The Thuringian regional league club FC Carl Zeiss Jena and midfielder Kay Seidemann have ended their cooperation. The decision follows months of tension with the fan scene and recent training deficits.