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Jena, 14.05.2026 – Drivers and public transport passengers must prepare for restrictions in the Jena city center this coming Friday afternoon. The reason is a registered assembly with a march through the center.
Jena, May 14, 2026 – Telefonseelsorge Ostthüringen is expanding its services and planning to introduce digital chat counseling. To fund this modern support service, a fundraising campaign has been launched on the local platform JenaCrowd.
On June 14, 2026, DLRG Jena invites the public to the nationwide Swimming Badge Day at Schwimmparadies Jena. Participants of all ages can test their swimming skills and earn recognized badges free of charge.
The city of Jena is advancing its municipal heat planning and plans to use treated wastewater as a future-oriented heating source. Up to 12,000 households are to be supplied in a climate-friendly manner in the future.
Jena, May 13, 2026. The “SPORT VERNETZT Jena” alliance, founded just under a year ago, has made it into the top 15 projects for the German Kita Prize 2026. The initiative actively promotes early childhood physical activity in urban environments.
After months of construction, the Burgaupark transport hub in Jena is nearing completion. Starting May 19, 2026, the stop will be fully reopened for public and private transport, featuring barrier-free access and modernized infrastructure.
Jena, May 13, 2026. The planned establishment of a Bundeswehr medical examination center in Jena continues to cause intense discussion in the city. The Green Youth Thuringia has now also taken a clear stance against the military project, warning against misprioritizing the interests of young people.
On Saturday, Jena will host the prestigious Thüringen-Derby against rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt. The match is expected to draw thousands of fans and will be broadcast live on TV and via stream.
Jena, May 13, 2026. With a shrill reinterpretation of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” Theaterhaus Jena takes aim at classical opera. The actors present the world-famous hit as an unconventional “lip-sync opera” at the club Kassablanca.
Despite continuous rain and uncomfortable temperatures, around 200 people gathered in Jena last Tuesday for a special protest action to raise awareness for ME/CFS.