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The „Bürger für Jena“ voter group wants to enable surfing on the Saale and has submitted a corresponding resolution to the city council. The model for the ambitious project is the famous Eisbachwelle in München.
Approximately 70 percent of Germans suffer from recurring headache attacks that often severely restrict their daily lives. The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is focusing on this common ailment at a special patient forum today.
On Friday, May 8, 2026, a demonstration against conscription will cause significant traffic restrictions in Jena’s city center between 11:00 and 13:20.
The Jena City Council has adopted a comprehensive strategy to combat illegal graffiti and tags while promoting legal street art spaces and improving reporting channels for citizens.
Jena, 07.05.2026. Advance ticket sales for the men’s Thüringen Pokal final between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and ZFC Meuselwitz are in full swing. The final will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the ad hoc arena in Jena.
Communication dynamics between generations are currently being scientifically investigated in Jena. A new study analyzes how family members of different ages communicate with each other and what effects this has.
A large-scale emergency response was triggered in Jena-Lobeda following a fire in a carpentry shop. Simultaneously, police are investigating a motorcade, and protests against budget cuts are taking place.
On Tuesday afternoon, around 120 people gathered in Jena for a spontaneous rally to protest against potential financial cuts in child and integration assistance.
Jena, 06.05.2026. The popular Strand 22 in Paradiespark opens its doors for this year’s summer season on May 9. Visitors can expect a diverse program of electronic music, relaxation on the banks of the Saale, and special activities.
Volunteer rescue dog teams from the Jena region and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis are training intensively for person searches. The requirements for humans and animals are high to ensure the rescue of missing persons in emergencies.