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Die Linke Thüringen is speaking out decisively against the planned Bundeswehr medical examination center in downtown Jena. The state association supports the announced protests and criticizes statements made by Jena’s Mayor Benjamin Koppe.
Jena, May 11, 2026 – Due to the upcoming public holidays of Ascension Day and Pentecost, waste disposal in Jena will be subject to changes. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is postponing the scheduled emptying of waste bins by one day.
A detailed analysis of salary structures and living costs in the Free State of Thüringen shows a clear divide between urban centers like Jena and rural regions.
The city of Jena has filed a criminal complaint against the youth organization Linksjugend Thüringen following explicit threats of property damage against a planned Bundeswehr recruitment center. The public prosecutor’s office is now investigating potential disturbances of the public peace.
In his latest video message, Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche summarizes the most important local political developments in Jena, focusing on the city’s economic standing and a newly adopted strategy to combat illegal graffiti.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is launching a large-scale research project on chronic inflammation with million-euro funding, focusing on natural substances like frankincense resin, vitamin E, and selenium.
On Friday, May 15, 2026, the program Ländermagazin on ARD alpha will feature a 30-minute documentary on the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, exploring its rich history and modern research.
Jena/Halle, 09.05.2026. On the penultimate matchday of the season, FC Carl Zeiss Jena maintains its chances for promotion and the championship title. With a narrow gap to league leaders Lok Leipzig, the race at the top remains fiercely contested until the end.
On May 9, 2026, Jena’s Wagnergasse transformed into a vibrant party mile, attracting numerous visitors with music, fashion, and local crafts.
The pop and indie duo Ikan Hyu is coming to Jena as part of their tour. On November 7, 2026, the musicians will perform a concert at the well-known Café Wagner.