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Jena, 18.05.2026. Ahead of the high-stakes Thuringia Derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt last Saturday, protest actions took place in Jena. Both fan groups demonstrated against the significantly reduced ticket allocation for the traveling away fans.
Jena, 18.05.2026 – An incident involving the fan scene of FC Carl Zeiss Jena is causing a stir and outrage. Ultras of the club presented a controversial and criminal motif directed directly at Jena Mayor Benjamin Koppe.
Jena, May 18, 2026. With music, community, and a spirit of giving, the Jena parish is supporting the upcoming renovation of the Stadtkirche St. Michael. For the “Blues im Mai” benefit festival on Whit Monday, the historic Kirchplatz will be transformed into a musical stage for a good cause.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is on the verge of its reopening. Following extensive renovation and modernization, the tradition-steeped venue will be completed exactly in time for its 100th birthday.
Jena, 18.05.2026. The strict ticket restrictions surrounding the Thüringenderby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt have caused significant resentment in both fan camps. With a mobilization video and clear demands for fair conditions for home and away fans, the Südkurve Jena positioned itself against the requirements of the local authorities.
Jena, 18.05.2026 – The 15th Jenaer Firmenlauf reports a new participation record and is completely booked out. On Tuesday evening, 3,600 runners from over 200 companies will take to the course through the Paradiespark.
A destroyed storage shed due to a fire at the historic Grüne Tanne, the end for a traditional shop in the city center, and a gastronomic restart at the alter Güterbahnhof: An overview of recent events in Jena.
As part of the Wippertusfest, a flea market is taking place this Sunday in Brückenstraße, Jena, offering a wide range of vintage items, antiques, and household goods for collectors and bargain hunters.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) has been awarded the Gold Certificate of the national campaign ‘Aktion Saubere Hände’ for the fifth consecutive time, solidifying its position at the top of German clinical hygiene standards.
Jena celebrates the 13th Diversity Day at Holzmarkt on May 19, 2026, featuring a stage program, information booths, and a focus on social participation.