News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena and Uniklinik Magdeburg have initiated a comprehensive long-term study to identify early indicators of ADHD and Dyslexia in preschool children, aiming to provide support before academic difficulties arise.
Jena (16.02.2026) – For students in Thüringen, the most beautiful time of winter has begun: a week off school. But while the children cheer, parents often face the challenge of keeping their offspring meaningfully occupied in the wet and cold February weather. Fortunately, the region around Jena offers a diverse program this year that prevents boredom from arising in the first place.
Jena offers a diverse program for the winter holidays, ranging from the musical “Aladin” at the Volkshaus to a rustic campfire experience in the Jenaer Forst.
Jena and the surrounding area offer a diverse program for the start of the week, including outdoor activities in the Jenaer Forst and cultural highlights like the Aladin musical, perfect for the winter holidays.
A Sunday outing in Jena, Lobeda-West turned into a major police operation after children discovered a grenade-like object in a sandbox. The explosive ordnance disposal unit was called in to secure the site.
Jena (16.02.2026) – Thüringen often prides itself on its high density of cultural institutions. However, away from the major landmarks like the Wartburg or the Weimarer Klassik sites, the reality often looks bleak. A research project at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is now addressing this very issue.
A new 24/7 fully automated supermarket called “Tante Zukunft” is opening at Holzmarkt in Jena, featuring advanced robotics and a wide range of products including frozen goods.
Jena (16.02.2026) – Sudden toothache, high fever, or an urgent prescription in the evening: illnesses do not adhere to opening hours. Even today, Monday, February 16, 2026, medical care in Jena is secured outside regular office hours. We summarize the most important contact points for you.
The district council of Jena-Winzerla has voted against the construction of a new community center, favoring the repurposing of existing buildings like the Goetheschule to preserve resources and urban identity.
To address the housing shortage, the Jena city administration has presented local guidelines for the implementation of the federal “Bauturbo” law, aiming to simplify and accelerate construction projects.
