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On August 4, 2026, Dutch electronic artist LudoWic will perform at Trafo in Jena as part of the Kulturarena festival, featuring the rare Trautonium instrument.
JES Verkehrsgesellschaft is significantly expanding its public transport services: Starting Easter Saturday, April 4, a new late-night bus will operate on Line 410 between Jena Westbahnhof and Eisenberg.
Jenoptik AG has presented its current financial figures. In the past year, the technology group recorded a decline in revenue to around one billion euros as well as significant losses in profit.
The Leibniz Research Alliance “Resilient Ageing” in Jena has received approval for a second funding period, ensuring interdisciplinary cooperation in aging research until mid-2030.
The Jena-based technology group Jenoptik has appointed Dr. Dominic Dorfner as its new CEO. The physicist and manager will take over the leadership of the company in autumn 2026, succeeding Stefan Traeger.
Jena, March 26, 2026 – As part of the current Schultheatertage in Jena, primary school students are bringing their own perspectives to the stage. This year’s productions focus on everyday experiences that cause stress and unrest for children.
Starting immediately, newly installed communication boards on five playgrounds in the Jena city area are facilitating playing together and understanding. The inclusion project was made possible by the city’s Bürgerbudget.
A legendary movie car from the Hollywood franchise “Fast & Furious,” long considered lost, has been located by a collector from Jena. The Nissan Skyline once driven by Paul Walker is now returning to Thüringen.
The Jena-based technology group Jenoptik will pay its shareholders a higher dividend for the 2025 financial year, even though the company’s net profit has declined. The stock market reacted to the final figures and the announcement of a new CEO with significant price gains.
The closure of the B88 in the north of Jena is putting thousands of commuters to a severe test. Travel times have doubled, and long detours are costing both time and money.