800 Participants at the Rescheduled New Year’s Swim in Schleichersee
Around 800 people took part in the rescheduled New Year’s swim in Jena’s Schleichersee on Sunday, enjoying spring-like air and fresh water.
City Life & Community
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
Significant Salary Gap in Thüringen: Full-time Employees in Jena Earn 1,050 Euros More
Significant regional income disparities exist in Thüringen. A clear salary gap of over 1,000 euros per month is particularly evident between the flourishing university city of Jena and more rural regions.
“We fight, we strike, we live”: Feminist strike in Jena demands real equality
Jena, 09.03.2026 – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, numerous people took to the streets in Jena to demonstrate for real gender justice. Under the motto “We fight, we strike, we live,” various organizations and the “Bündnis 8. März” drew attention to persistent social grievances.
Classical Music for Children: Capella Jenensis Invites Families to a Concert in the Uni-Aula
Jena, 09.03.2026 – Baroque sounds for the youngest listeners: The Jena baroque ensemble Capella Jenensis e.V. is organizing a musical experience specifically for families in mid-March. In the historic setting of the university, classical music is presented in a child-friendly, interactive, and lively manner.
CDU District Office in Jena Defaced with Graffiti and Stickers
Unknown perpetrators have defaced the CDU district office in Jena with defamatory stickers and graffiti. The criminal police have launched an investigation into property damage and are asking for public assistance.
Serious Traffic Accident in Berlin-Mitte
A serious traffic accident occurred yesterday evening in Friedrichstraße, resulting in several injuries and significant property damage. Emergency services were on site for several hours.
Blood Donation Drive at Imaginata: Alliance Calls for Donations
To secure medical care in the region, several actors in Jena are calling for a joint blood donation drive at the Imaginata site in mid-March.
New Quality Contract at UKJ: How Jena Doctors Protect Cancer Patients from Malnutrition
The Universitätsklinikum Jena and Techniker Krankenkasse have signed a nationwide quality contract to combat life-threatening malnutrition in cancer patients through early detection and targeted therapy.
CDU Office in Jena Defaced: Insulting Slogan Against Chancellor Merz
Jena, March 9, 2026 – A politically motivated act of property damage occurred at the local party office of the Christian Democrats in Jena. Unknown perpetrators left graffiti directed specifically at Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Major Construction Site in Jena-Ost: Bernhard-Schultze-Straße Fully Closed from Mid-March
From mid-March, residents and road users in Jena-Ost must prepare for significant restrictions. Extensive civil engineering works are beginning in Bernhard-Schultze-Straße, making a full closure unavoidable until the end of the year.