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A new event format combining physical activity, electronic music, and social gathering starts today at StadtLab Jena under the title “After Run Beats x Techno Ping Pong.”
On February 25, 2026, the Jena Evening Lecture at the Universitätsklinikum Jena will focus on healthy aging. Prof. Dr. Tino Prell will explain the difference between biological and chronological age and how lifestyle influences longevity.
A technology company from Jena has developed a virtual eye test to detect vision defects faster and more efficiently, further cementing the city’s reputation as a global center for optical technologies and photonics.
The REWE-Markt in Jena Lobeda-Ost is introducing a ‘Quiet Hour’ to make shopping easier for people with autism, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities by reducing noise and light.
Harald Irmscher, one of the most influential figures in the history of FC Carl Zeiss Jena and a former GDR international, celebrates his 80th birthday. Known for his technical elegance and strategic vision, he remains a central icon of the legendary “Fiat-Elf.”
A 150-year-old copper beech in Jena’s city center is slated for removal due to severe fungal decay. The tree at the intersection of Fürstengraben and Bibliotheksweg poses a safety risk to the public.
A 42-year-old man spent the night in a police cell after stealing a pastry worth 0.99 euros. The situation in Jena escalated into a physical fight and insults against officers.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG has reported a subdued start to the current fiscal year. For the technology hub of Jena, where the company is deeply rooted, these developments are of significant importance for the local economy and labor market.
The ‘Tauschhaus 2.0’ in Jena has established itself as a successful model for waste prevention, with a 78 percent reuse rate and nearly 33,000 visitors in 2025.
The Tauschhaus 2.0 project in Jena has achieved a significant environmental milestone by saving 156 tons of CO2 through the promotion of a circular economy and resource conservation.