14th City History Day: In the Footsteps of Jena’s Vanished Buildings
On March 14, 2026, Jena’s 14th City History Day invites the public to rediscover the city’s lost architectural heritage through lectures, tours, and workshops.
City Life & Community
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
Taking to the streets together: Bündnis 8. März invites to demonstration in Jena
On the occasion of the upcoming International Women’s Day, the “Bündnis 8. März Jena” is once again mobilizing for a city-wide demonstration under the motto “We fight, We strike, We live.”
Traffic restrictions in Jena: Route and details for Sunday’s rally
Jena, 06.03.2026 – This coming Sunday, March 8, road users in Jena’s city center must prepare for extensive restrictions due to an International Women’s Day rally and demonstration.
Verdi Strike in Public Transport: Jena’s Buses and Trams at a Standstill from Monday
Commuters and students in Jena will need strong nerves again starting next week. The Verdi union has called on employees of Thuringian local transport companies for another warning strike, this time lasting several days. The walkout begins on Monday and will paralyze large parts of public transport.
Energy Saving Day: Caritas offers free energy-saving check in Jena
Jena, March 6, 2026. On the occasion of International Energy Saving Day, Caritas is drawing attention to its proven energy-saving check. The project helps people with low incomes in Jena and the surrounding area to effectively reduce their energy costs through individual on-site consultations and free immediate aid.
First nationwide: Saale-Holzland-Kreis receives premium certificate for energy management
Eisenberg/Jena, 06.03.2026. The Saale-Holzland-Kreis has become the first district in all of Germany to be awarded the premium certificate for municipal energy management (Kom.EMS). Through the efficient control of heating and electrical technology in public buildings, the district has saved over one million euros in recent years.
Shoplifter apprehended in Jena city center: Security employee injured during scuffle
An 18-year-old shoplifter caused a police operation in Jena city center on Thursday evening. After an attempted theft, a chase and physical altercation ensued, resulting in an injured security guard and property damage.
Pollen Count in Jena: Alder and Hazel Affect Allergy Sufferers at the Start of Spring
With milder temperatures, the pollen count in the Jena region is noticeably increasing. Currently, the early bloomers alder and hazel are causing an increased burden for allergy sufferers in the Saaletal.
Uni Jena Lays Foundation Stone for New Communication Center FORUM
This week, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena laid the foundation stone for its new communication center “FORUM”. The new building at the emerging Campus Inselplatz is intended to serve as the university’s central house of ideas in the future.
UKJ wins 10,000 euros: New project brings sepsis awareness to Jena as street art
Jena, March 05, 2026. A project team from the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) has won a nationwide university competition with an innovative concept on the topic of sepsis. Under professional guidance, young people are to artistically process the life-threatening disease and bring it into the public space.