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The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, together with its partner universities in Leipzig and Halle-Wittenberg, will present current research and new publications at the “Forum Unibund” during the 2026 Leipzig Book Fair.
On Tuesday, a state-of-the-art new research building for the Fraunhofer Institute was ceremoniously inaugurated in Jena. With the new facilities and laboratories, research capacity at the site will be significantly expanded.
Jena/Thüringen, 10.03.2026 – Commuters and students in the Free State are facing a difficult week. The union Verdi has once again called for extensive warning strikes in public transport (ÖPNV), which is massively disrupting the regular schedule in large parts of Thüringen.
Drivers in Jena must pay close attention to their speedometers this Tuesday. Authorities are conducting mobile speed checks at several locations across the city to increase road safety.
Jena, March 10, 2026. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently warning of significantly increased particulate matter pollution in Jena. According to the latest measurements from Tuesday, the air quality is in an unhealthy range, which can be particularly noticeable for sensitive groups of people.
Thanks to the generosity of Jena’s citizens, two urgently needed power generators have arrived in the Ukrainian twin city of Brovary to secure critical infrastructure and essential services.
Due to upcoming bridge construction work, rail travelers and commuters on the route between Jena and Sachsen-Anhalt must prepare for significant restrictions starting at the end of the week.
The Jena-based IT security company ESET is sounding the alarm: The notorious Russian hacker group Sednit is back with a new, sophisticated espionage arsenal targeting Ukrainian military structures.
Jena, March 10, 2026 – Anyone wishing to promote biodiversity right on their doorstep can now receive practical and theoretical guidance: the Volkshochschule Jena is organizing a basic course on the near-natural design of green oases in urban spaces.
High concentrations of alder and hazel pollen are currently affecting residents in Jena. Weather conditions in the Saaletal are facilitating the spread, leading to strong allergic reactions.