News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
Jena. A precarious situation in the heart of Jena’s city center is currently occupying investigators from the State Police Inspectorate. In early February, a near-collision occurred in the pedestrian zone between a delivery vehicle and two female pedestrians. To reconstruct the exact sequence of events, the police are now turning to the public with a specific appeal.
A 25-year-old entrepreneur in Jena-Nord suffered a significant loss after unknown perpetrators broke into his food truck, stealing electrical equipment worth over 600 euros. Police have launched an investigation and are seeking witnesses.
A statewide initiative has launched the “Bäder in Not” petition to save indoor swimming pools in Thüringen, receiving active support from Jenaer Bädergesellschaft.
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Jena-Lobeda/Neulobeda (17.02.2026) – It is one of the most striking buildings in the district and has been the subject of intense discussion for some time: The “Alte Schwimmhalle” in Lobeda is the focus of the upcoming meeting of the Neulobeda district council. Tomorrow, Wednesday, the course for future use is to be set further.
Construction at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is progressing according to plan. The transformation of the West Stand and the integration of the Youth Performance Center (NLZ) mark a significant milestone for FC Carl Zeiss Jena.
Heiko Weber, the former player and coach of FC Carl Zeiss Jena, is battling pancreatic cancer. A donation campaign has been launched to fund a specialized pain therapy.
Medical emergencies do not adhere to office hours. This guide provides an overview of the emergency medical network, on-call services, and pharmacies available in Jena for Tuesday, February 17.
JENA (17.02.2026) – Once again, Jena proves its reputation as a center for optics and photonics. The local startup Perceptec has secured significant funding to fundamentally change the way we have our eyes tested. With nearly one million euros in funding, a new process is to be brought to market maturity.
Good news for thousands of public sector employees in Jena: The weeks of uncertainty are over. Employers and unions have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement in the latest round of negotiations.
