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Jena, May 28, 2026 – The scholarship holders of the Duale Orchesterakademie Thüringen invite you to a varied chamber concert at the Jenaer Rathausdiele on Sunday, May 31. The young musicians have independently designed the musical program as well as the moderation for the morning.
On May 28, 2026, the modernized skate and BMX park in Jena’s Paradies was officially opened, offering optimized conditions for athletes of all levels.
The scientific project “Geschichte statt Mythen” at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena investigates historical revisionism and Nazi myths in Thüringen, with a focus on Nordhausen and the Mittelbau-Dora Memorial.
Bronwyn Brophy O’Connor takes over the leadership of the Jena-based medical technology group Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, succeeding Maximilian Foerst.
Kahla, May 28, 2026 – Unknown perpetrators have defaced the Freibad in Kahla with extensive unconstitutional symbols and slogans. Police are investigating property damage and the use of symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
Jena prepares for the 39th edition of the legendary “Horizontale – Rund um Jena” extreme hiking event. Around 1,700 participants are expected to tackle the 100km and 35km routes, with a new public transport benefit for 2026.
Thüringen, May 27, 2026 – The current evaluation of the nationwide counting campaign “Stunde der Gartenvögel” reveals a worrying trend in the Free State: particularly the populations of sparrows and swallows continue to decline noticeably in Thüringen.
The Neulobeda district council is convening this Wednesday to discuss local finances and citizen concerns, featuring a special briefing from the Jena Police Inspection on fraud prevention and public safety.
A new visual highlight now shapes the skyline of Jena’s city center: the lettering of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and its motto “Light. Life. Liberty.” have been installed on the tower of the emerging Campus Inselplatz.
Jena, May 27, 2026 – The German music landscape is facing a historic moment: Next Saturday, May 30, 2026, the band Unheilig will celebrate its highly anticipated stage comeback at Jena’s Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. After a ten-year hiatus from live performances, the group is launching its major summer tour here.