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Jena, August 25, 2026. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is reaching another milestone on the path to sustainable energy supply by constructing its first company-owned photovoltaic system at the Löbstedter Straße site.
The 18th FullDome Festival has begun at the Zeiss-Planetarium Jena under the motto ‘Praise the Dome’. The event is one of the world’s most important platforms for 360-degree films and digital media art.
Jena, August 24, 2026 – The Jena weekly market is an integral part of urban life, providing citizens with fresh food and regional goods on a regular basis.
Jena, August 24, 2026 – The Kulturarena in Jena concluded successfully on Sunday evening. Following weeks of concerts and theater performances, the organizers have drawn a consistently positive balance of this year’s summer festival.
Jena has been officially confirmed as a Fairtrade Town for the next two years. The city is celebrating this with a new exhibition and various activities focused on sustainability and global responsibility.
Jena, August 24, 2026. In view of the warm summer days, the city of Jena points out that entering and swimming at the weir systems of the Saale is strictly prohibited. There is an acute danger to life in these areas.
The DFB-Pokal match between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and SV Darmstadt 98 saw a significant police presence. According to the Jena State Police Inspection, the operation concluded peacefully.
The Quizlabor has established itself as a regular and entertaining event in Jena. Those expecting a classic pub quiz will be surprised: the atmosphere is humorous, quirky, and entirely unconventional.
The Jena Nord substation is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A special exhibition at the Imaginata is dedicated to the historical and technical development of one of Thuringia’s most important energy hubs.
The Braugasthof Papiermühle is celebrating its 30th anniversary and invites the public to a large commemorative festival featuring a diverse entertainment program for the whole family.