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On Tuesday, May 5, the Critical Mass action alliance is organizing a bicycle demonstration in Jena. Participants are demanding a significantly faster expansion of the cycling infrastructure in the Freistaat and will start at 6 p.m. at Holzmarkt.
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the spring edition of the Wagnergassenfest will take place in Jena’s city center. Visitors can expect a diverse program of music and culture, while drivers must prepare for closures around Johannisplatz.
The kick-off time for the highly anticipated Thüringen Pokal final between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and ZFC Meuselwitz has been confirmed for May 23, 2026, in Jena.
Jena, 04.05.2026. FC Carl Zeiss Jena must face the bitter path to a lower division. A clear 1-5 defeat over the weekend finally sealed the relegation of the traditional club from Thüringen.
“Tell us your GLASHAUS story!” With this appeal, the Glashaus im Paradies e.V. is currently reaching out to the population of Jena to collect personal memories of the iconic glass pavilion in Paradiespark via postcards.
Jena, 04.05.2026. Under the motto “School Strike Against Conscription,” the DemokraTEAM alliance is calling for a demonstration in downtown Jena next Friday, May 8, 2026. The action is part of a nationwide protest by students against the reintroduction of compulsory military service.
In the fight against life-threatening lung infections, scientists from Jena and Magdeburg have presented a promising new treatment approach. Given the global rise in antibiotic resistance, researchers are focusing on an alternative strategy that could significantly relieve intensive care medicine in the future.
A 91-year-old pedestrian in Jena-Lobeda fell victim to a brazen trick theft on Saturday afternoon. The perpetrator used a feigned gesture of gratitude to steal a valuable gold necklace unnoticed.
Thüringen is under significant pressure to reform its rescue coordination centers due to the longest response times in Germany. A digital pilot project in Jena now aims to improve emergency care.
Jena, 03.05.2026 – Vandalism in the Jena city center: In Knebelstraße, unknown individuals set fire to used clothing containers on Saturday morning. The police have launched an investigation.