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Jena, 04.09.2026 – The Knabenchor of the Jenaer Philharmonie looks back on half a century of musical history and invites the public to a grand anniversary concert at the Volkshaus on September 12.
Jena, September 04, 2026 – The City of Jena has published the construction report for the 37th calendar week (September 07 to 13, 2026). Commuters and road users should prepare for several new closures and traffic restrictions throughout the city starting next week.
Jena, September 04, 2026. Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche has released his latest video message, addressing key topics of urban development. The focus is on historical anniversaries, specific city council resolutions, and the importance of social and international networking in Jena.
Jena, September 4, 2026. The sporting situation at FC Carl Zeiss Jena remains stable, but off the pitch, a bankruptcy is causing significant concern. Following the insolvency of the club’s main sponsor, the team now faces a potential financial shortfall.
Jena, September 3, 2026 – A hidden piece of local history can be discovered in Winzerla on September 13 for the Day of the Open Monument. Interested visitors have the opportunity to tour the historic spring chamber at Sängerplatz.
Jena, September 3, 2026 – Due to the upcoming Jena Altstadtfest, temporary closures and traffic disruptions will be necessary in the city center starting next week. The city administration and organizers ask citizens and motorists to take note of the changed traffic routing.
Jena, 03.09.2026 – In its meeting on Tuesday, the Jena City Council approved the climate-friendly dismantling of the “Im Wehrigt-Süd” garage complex in the Lobeda district. The project is part of the city’s climate adaptation strategy and is scheduled for implementation next year.
Jena continues its tradition of commemorating the victims of the NSU on the anniversary of the death of Enver Şimşek, the first victim of the far-right terrorist group.
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, the city of Jena will participate in the nationwide Warning Day to test technical warning systems and familiarize the public with emergency signals.
The Autohaus König group, one of Germany’s largest Renault dealers, has filed for insolvency. The crisis affects 82 locations nationwide, including ten in Thüringen.