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Medical care in Jena is available even on Sundays. From the on-call medical service to emergency pharmacies and the emergency room, here is an overview of the most important contacts for the Saalestadt.
The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena celebrates its 180th anniversary with a keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Andreas Scholl and the opening of the special exhibition ‘Lichtwechsel.’
Exactly 225 years ago, the physicist Johann Wilhelm Ritter discovered ultraviolet radiation in Jena. Today, this discovery serves as the foundation for modern chip production, medicine, and photonics.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG reports a quarterly loss of 4.9 million euros. Weak sales in China and currency effects are weighing on the Jena-based medical technology specialist.
The city of Jena plans to support private property owners in the removal of illegal graffiti with a dedicated budget of 125,000 euros.
A mysterious sweet-sour smell has forced employees at the Stadtteilzentrum Lisa in Jena-Lobeda-West to vacate their offices. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.
The city of Jena officially welcomed 303 new German citizens naturalized in the second half of 2025 during a ceremony at the Jenaer Rathaus, highlighting the city’s international diversity.
Jena / February 21, 2026 – This Saturday, citizens in Jena do not have to go without medical care. While most regular doctor’s offices and pharmacies remain closed over the weekend, a close-knit network of emergency and on-call services is in place in the Saalestadt.
On February 26, 2026, students from Jena will commemorate the Reichstag fire with a special concert in Wagnergasse, advocating for democracy and historical vigilance.
The Deutschland-Monitor 2025, with significant involvement from the University of Jena, examines the willingness for change in Germany. The results show that citizens are more open to reform than often assumed, provided that fairness and security are guaranteed.