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Jena, July 4, 2026 – The city of Jena is initiating the systematic decarbonization of its bus network: in the future, all new fleet acquisitions will consist exclusively of electric buses.
The Jena City Council has established the planning requirements for the expansion of the ‘Erlenhöfe’ residential quarter in Wenigenjena.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – Comprehensive renovation work at the Jena leisure pool GalaxSea is proceeding according to schedule. Following the official start of construction in June, key milestones in gutting and demolition have already been achieved.
The 12th Smart Compliant Logistics (SCL) Congress in Jena addressed the digitalization and decarbonization of freight transport, highlighting the challenges for Thuringian transport companies in establishing sustainable supply chains.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – Kristin Weiß will remain Managing Director of Stadtwerke Jena Netze for another five years, ensuring the long-term strategic implementation of the regional energy transition.
The Jena Youth Welfare Office will experience significant service limitations next week, specifically affecting the administrative departments for maintenance and certifications.
The energy transition becomes tangible at the Jena EnergieLabor: The new exhibition ‘ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US’ launches today, offering interactive information for all citizens, focusing on innovations from the local ‘JenErgieReal’ real-world laboratory.
The Kunstsammlung Jena is launching a new special exhibition featuring the renowned photographer Frank Gaudlitz, focusing on social realities in Eastern Europe and South America.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – A special outdoor art exhibition begins today, Friday, at the Botanischer Garten Jena: Under the title “gewachsen und gegossen” (grown and cast), sculptor Beate Debus, who lives in the Rhön region, presents her impressive sculptures amidst the blooming nature.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – The new sculpture exhibition “lucide” by artist Cornelia Weihe, which combines sculptural art with nature, opens today in the Frommannscher Garten in Jena.