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A research team from the Jena Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung (FLI) has decoded a major cause of age-related energy loss in cells, identifying a potential path for regeneration through targeted supplementation.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces ZFC Meuselwitz in the Thüringenpokal final at the ad hoc Arena im Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. The match marks the end of an emotional season and the final game for coach Volkan Uluc.
The Jena urban development committee has presented the final report for the “Innenstadtvision 2035,” a strategic concept developed with citizens to guide the transformation of the city center into a greener and more multifunctional space.
Jena, May 24, 2026 – Coach Volkan Uluc has bid an emotional farewell to FC Carl Zeiss Jena by winning the Thüringenpokal. This sporting success also secures the club’s important entry into the first main round of the DFB-Pokal for the upcoming season.
Jena, May 24, 2026 – The urgently needed renovation of the historic Kunitzburg (Burg Gleißberg) overlooking the Saaletal is facing further delays. Despite previous promises, the preservation of the popular ruins has been postponed for the time being, causing disappointment among the local population.
Jena, May 24, 2026 – The mild spring days invite excursions into nature around the City of Light. A particularly rewarding destination on the Jena mountains is the Fuchsturm on the Hausberg, which rewards hikers with an impressive panoramic view.
Jena, 24.05.2026 – This Sunday, allergy sufferers in Jena must prepare for high pollen levels. In particular, the concentration of rye and grass pollen is reaching critical levels.
A milestone for the local energy transition: Stadtwerke Jena have officially received regulatory permission to investigate the region’s deep soil for its geothermal potential.
On May 23, 2026, the Jenaer Philharmonie delivered an impressive concert at the Volkshaus under the direction of the internationally sought-after Austrian conductor Katharina Wincor. The audience was delighted by the sensitive yet powerful interpretation of works from the Second Viennese School and Franz Schubert.
Visitors to Jena’s Südbad should expect significant parking restrictions this Saturday. Due to the Thüringenpokal final, the regular parking lot will be temporarily unavailable.