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Jena, June 22, 2026 – Stadtwerke Jena have officially clarified that the Jenaer Bäder are open to all groups of people without restriction. With this clear positioning, the operators are responding to recent discussions and underlining their consistent commitment to inclusion.
On Friday, June 26, 2026, ÜAG gGmbH is hosting a public bicycle auction in Jena. Bargain hunters can bid on refurbished bikes starting at 10 Euros.
Jena, June 20, 2026. Allergy sufferers in Jena must prepare for high grass pollen levels this summer weekend. Despite forecast rain showers, the hay fever risk remains high for now.
The Jena local group of FUSS e.V. is inviting the public to a discussion on the future role of e-scooters and a planned walkability check in the city center.
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Tag der offenen Gärten in Jena invites visitors to explore 18 private and public garden facilities, including five new participants.
With a historic record turnout of around 4,000 people, Jena celebrated the largest Christopher Street Day in the history of Thüringen on Saturday, sending a powerful signal for diversity and equality.
In September 1976, the MKF-6 multispectral camera from Carl Zeiss Jena made history aboard the Sojus-22 mission, cementing Jena’s role as a global center for precision optics and space technology.
A new exhibition by the painter Zohar Fraiman begins today at the Kunstsammlung Jena. In her color-intensive works, the artist addresses the search for identity among young people in the age of social media.
The closure and merger of two busy GP practices in the south of Jena is causing concern among hundreds of patients. From July 1, 2026, the practice operator MED:ON will consolidate its previous locations in Lobeda and Drackendorf at a new, joint site in Jena-Nord.
Due to upcoming asphalt work in Schorba, JES Verkehrsgesellschaft passengers must prepare for significant restrictions. As there are no turning options for buses in the construction area, bus services will be completely cancelled in Schorba during this period.