Psycho-Chor Jena invites to end-of-semester concerts at Volksbad
Jena. Next Saturday, the well-known Psycho-Chor of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena will present its traditional end-of-semester concerts in the historic Volksbad.
City Life & Community
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
Film of the Month “Jena Paradies” at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig
The Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig presents the renowned film drama “Jena Paradies” on July 6, 2026. The free screening is part of the supporting program for the exhibition “Platte. Leben in der Großwohnsiedlung”.
Event Tips for Thüringen: Afterwork at Schleichersee and District Festival
The summer week in Thüringen offers a variety of events. Particularly in Jena, summer events such as a relaxed afterwork directly at Schleichersee and a large anniversary festival in Jena-West are drawing visitors.
Power Outage in Jena-Ost: Cable Damage Paralyzes Over 500 Households
A damaged medium-voltage cable caused a large-scale power outage in the Jena-Ost district on Monday afternoon, affecting over 500 households.
Kitchen Fire in Damenviertel: Fire Department and Police Deployed on Sunday Evening
A kitchen appliance fire in Jena’s Damenviertel led to a rapid emergency response on Sunday evening. Two people were taken to the hospital as a precaution due to smoke inhalation.
Heating Reform Causes Doubts About District Heating: Jena Reviews Expansion Areas, Green Gases Remain Uncertain
The nationwide heating reform is showing concrete local impacts in Jena. As homeowners hesitate to commit to district heating, Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck is re-evaluating the economic viability of planned expansion areas.
Free Cooling: Jena’s Museums Become Cool Refuges
In response to the current heatwave, the city of Jena is offering free admission to municipal museums this weekend, providing air-conditioned spaces as temporary heat protection shelters.
Jena Launches Solar Campaign “Solar Empowerment 2.0” for Homeowners
Jena, June 26, 2026 – The city of Jena, together with Thuringian districts, the Universität Erfurt, and the Thuringian Energy and GreenTech Agency (ThEGA), is launching the information campaign “Solar Empowerment 2.0”. The initiative aims to make the entry into self-generated solar power as barrier-free and transparent as possible for homeowners.
Cooling Off and Culture: Jena Municipal Museums Invite Visitors with Free Admission this Weekend
On June 27 and 28, 2026, Jena’s municipal museums will offer free admission, providing a cool retreat and cultural highlights during the summer heat.
LPI-J: Missing – Concern for 89-Year-Old in Jena
The police in Jena are urgently requesting public assistance in the search for a missing senior citizen. Since this Friday afternoon, 89-year-old Gustav Adolf Böhm has been missing; he is believed to be in a helpless state.