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Jena, March 1, 2026 – Relief for passengers in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis: Following the two-day warning strike by the union Verdi, buses and trams have been operating according to the regular schedule since Sunday morning. The massive restrictions in local public transport (ÖPNV) have ended for the time being.
The extensive warning strike in Jena’s public transport led to a complete standstill of regular services on Saturday. Operations are set to resume gradually starting Sunday morning at 06:00.
A research consortium with strong Jena participation has successfully tested tap-proof quantum communication over existing fiber optic networks. The Universitätsklinikum Jena tested the encrypted data transfer for the telemedicine of the future.
Late Saturday evening, a violent altercation among youths at Bahnhof Jena-Göschwitz triggered an extensive police operation. A concerned mother had dialed the emergency number after her daughter became involved in the incident.
The New Year’s swim in Jena’s Südbad, originally planned for the turn of the year, will be held this coming weekend after the Schleichersee was covered in a thick layer of ice for weeks.
Jena, 28.02.2026. Split shifts, short rest periods, and long shifts are increasingly burdening the driving staff of Jenaer Nahverkehr. The union Verdi criticizes structural problems, while the employers’ association vehemently disagrees.
The “Technik-Geschichte in Jena” association is sounding the alarm: despite its vital role in the city’s identity, the institution is threatened with closure due to a massive lack of new members to secure its historical heritage.
Before the GalaxSea leisure pool closes for extensive renovations in June, the Jenaer Bädergesellschaft invites wellness fans to a final highlight: the “Hanami” Asian Sauna Night on March 6, 2026.
Jena, 28.02.2026. While the major main stations in Thüringen are well-positioned according to the passenger association Pro Bahn, the city center stations in Jena stand out negatively in a statewide comparison. Particularly the lack of sanitary facilities and a shortage of lockers are criticized.
Jena, February 28, 2026. The ongoing warning strike is paralyzing regular public transport in Jena until Sunday morning. Nevertheless, for the first time, an emergency bus service has been established between the city center and the district of Lobeda.