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Jena, July 10, 2026 – In his latest video message, Mayor Thomas Nitzsche addressed the citizens of Jena with important updates. The focus is on significant infrastructure projects, the city’s digital security, and upcoming cultural highlights.
A special literary and artistic exhibition opened today at the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena, focusing on the poem ‘Angekommen in Ahrenshoop’ by the late poet Elke Erb.
The criminal investigation department is urgently searching for 23-year-old Alina Rogge, who has been missing since July 6. The search has been extended to the Jena area and abroad.
Jena, July 10, 2026. Starting today, the Botanischer Garten Jena transforms into a unique open-air gallery where vibrant nature meets expressive sculpture.
On October 11, 2026, the Volksbad Jena invites children aged five and up to a special interactive musical experience. During the ‘Wirbel.Wind.Konzert’, young visitors will join Prince Johannes on an exciting musical treasure hunt.
Starting today, the technology company Jenoptik is hosting the long-term product exhibition ‘Experience More Light’ in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus.
Jena, July 09, 2026 – The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is celebrating its 180th anniversary with a unique exhibition. Until tomorrow, Friday, July 10, visitors can experience ancient reliefs in a completely new light at the Institute of Classical Archaeology.
Ohrdruf/Jena, July 9, 2026 – Firefighter candidates from the current Jena basic training course are currently undergoing intensive practical training at the Ohrdruf military training area. The week-long training under realistic conditions is designed to prepare the prospective emergency personnel for complex emergency scenarios.
On Wednesday, unknown perpetrators broke into an apartment in Jena and stole a five-figure sum of cash. The criminal investigation department is looking for witnesses.
Jena, July 9, 2026 – The Kulturarena Jena successfully launched its new season yesterday evening with a sold-out theater premiere. Theaterhaus Jena captivated the audience on the Theatervorplatz with the production ‘Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world’.