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Jena, March 14, 2026. The term “Fidschis” is a striking example of discriminatory everyday language that emerged in the GDR and became radicalized in the post-reunification era.
In April 1946, the forced merger of the KPD and SPD into the SED marked a political turning point in the Soviet occupation zone, laying the foundation for the GDR dictatorship and profoundly altering the political landscape of Thüringen.
Jena, March 14, 2026 – A look into the past of the City of Light: On October 14, 1900, the Jenaer Stadttheater at Engelplatz opened its doors for the first time under municipal management. The privately run “Köhlersches Theater” was transformed into a cultural center for all citizens.
A year after his severe diagnosis, 50-year-old Thomas Eisenkumpel from Jena reflects on a life-threatening operation that pushed him to his absolute limits.
Jena, March 14, 2026. Several new construction projects will begin in the Jena city area next week. Road users and pedestrians must prepare for significant restrictions and detours, particularly at Fürstengraben.
Jena, March 14, 2026 – Historic success for the female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena: With a clear victory against SC Sand, they advance to the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal for the first time in 16 years.
A look back at the year 1900 reveals how the month of May sustainably shaped the development of Jena. While the city was connected to international long-distance rail traffic via the Saalbahnhof, citizens simultaneously focused on their local nature and founded the Jenzig-Gesellschaft to maintain the local mountain.
Jena, March 13, 2026. Those in search of antiques, vintage clothing, or nostalgic toys will find numerous opportunities across Thüringen on many weekends. The “City of Light” Jena, along with neighboring cities such as Erfurt and Gera, offers regular havens for treasure hunters and flea market enthusiasts.
Due to data protection violations involving the use of “Business Tools” such as the Meta Pixel, the Thüringer Oberlandesgericht (OLG) Jena has ordered the Facebook parent company Meta to pay 3,000 Euros in damages to a consumer.
Motorists in Jena city center will need to plan for extra travel time starting in mid-March due to urgent road surface renovations on the busy Fürstengraben.