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“Tell us your GLASHAUS story!” With this appeal, the Glashaus im Paradies e.V. is currently reaching out to the population of Jena to collect personal memories of the iconic glass pavilion in Paradiespark via postcards.
Jena, 04.05.2026. Under the motto “School Strike Against Conscription,” the DemokraTEAM alliance is calling for a demonstration in downtown Jena next Friday, May 8, 2026. The action is part of a nationwide protest by students against the reintroduction of compulsory military service.
In the fight against life-threatening lung infections, scientists from Jena and Magdeburg have presented a promising new treatment approach. Given the global rise in antibiotic resistance, researchers are focusing on an alternative strategy that could significantly relieve intensive care medicine in the future.
A 91-year-old pedestrian in Jena-Lobeda fell victim to a brazen trick theft on Saturday afternoon. The perpetrator used a feigned gesture of gratitude to steal a valuable gold necklace unnoticed.
Thüringen is under significant pressure to reform its rescue coordination centers due to the longest response times in Germany. A digital pilot project in Jena now aims to improve emergency care.
Jena, 03.05.2026 – Vandalism in the Jena city center: In Knebelstraße, unknown individuals set fire to used clothing containers on Saturday morning. The police have launched an investigation.
Jena, 03.05.2026. Stadtwerke Jena is highlighting the transformation of urban energy supply with the information exhibition “ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US”. As part of the “Reallabor” project, the show sheds light on current challenges and technical solutions for a climate-friendly future in the Lichtstadt.
Jena, May 03, 2026 – Colorful costumes and Japanese pop culture shaped the scene around the Sparkassen-Arena over the weekend. Hundreds of manga and anime fans celebrated the 15th edition of JenaCo there.
Jena, 02.05.2026 – Following Carl Zeiß, the Jena scientist and entrepreneur Ernst Abbe is now also receiving his own Playmobil figure. The detailed miniature edition, showing Abbe together with a cat, honors the life’s work of the significant reformer.
The prominent excavation pit at Inselplatz in Jena will remain for the time being. Currently, the Thüringer Landesamt für Bau und Verkehr (TLBV) is using the area as an interim storage site for construction materials while the completion of the rest of the Inselplatz takes priority.