Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
News from Jena’s city life. Information on urban development, the University, local business, and stories about the people shaping Jena.
Scientists from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena have uncovered an exceptionally rich fossil site in Chile’s Atacama-Wüste. This 200-million-year-old “time capsule” contains perfectly preserved insects, fish, and plants from the Triassic period. This discovery offers unprecedented insights into the ancient supercontinent Gondwana and helps researchers understand how life recovers after global mass extinctions.
Researchers from Friedrich Schiller University Jena have discovered that mosses play a crucial role in protecting our environment. At the Saale-Elster-Sandsteinplatte-Observatorium, a study showed that these small plants act as highly effective filters, preventing excess nitrogen from reaching the groundwater. This research provides vital new insights for sustainable forestry and ecosystem protection in Thuringia.
Scientists from the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena have returned from Antarctica with alarming news: the H5N1 bird flu virus is spreading rapidly. On King George Island, the team discovered numerous dead birds, signaling a grave threat to local ecosystems. As the virus reaches these remote regions, iconic penguin colonies face an unprecedented risk due to their social behavior. Jena researchers are now analyzing the global implications of this ecological crisis.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena and midfielder Kay Seidemann have parted ways. After a tenure marked by intense fan protests and recent disciplinary issues, the club announced a mutual contract termination. Once a top performer, Seidemann’s fitness struggles and a missed training camp ultimately led to his exit. As the club seeks peace, rumors suggest the 25-year-old may join league rivals BSG Chemie Leipzig.
Following an eight-year prison sentence in Budapest, hundreds gathered in Jena to show solidarity with Maja T. The 25-year-old non-binary activist’s case has sparked international debate and diplomatic tensions between Germany and Hungary. While police report 700 attendees, organizers claim over 1,000 joined the march through the city center to protest the controversial verdict and demand a transfer back to Germany.
2026 has barely begun, yet the Universitätsklinikum Jena has already celebrated its 100th birth of the year. Little Anastasia Theresa arrived on January 28, marking a significant milestone for the city’s birth statistics. Read more about the arrival of this special ‘anniversary baby’ and why Jena continues to be a top choice for young families in Thüringen.
At a Glance: Shows & Musicals: “Beat It!” (13.02.) and “Aladin” (19./20.02.) kick off the season. Sports: Science City Jena hosts top opponents like Oldenburg and Hamburg in the spring. Culture: Reading with Roland Jankowsky (“Overbeck”) on 25.02.2026. Outlook: Top comedians like Mario Barth and Ralf Schmitz will arrive later in the year. Jena, 08.02.2026 … Read more
Key Facts at a Glance Date: Saturday, February 07, 2026 Location: Jena Innenstadt Participants: More than 700 people Occasion: Solidarity rally for Maja T. / Criticism of the verdict Notable incidents: Use of pyrotechnics, heavy police presence JENA. On Saturday evening, the Jena Innenstadt became the scene of a loud and emotionally charged political rally. … Read more
An international research team led by the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has uncovered a remarkably preserved Triassic ecosystem in the Atacama-Wüste. Featuring fish, insects, and plants, this 200-million-year-old find offers a rare window into the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana and provides crucial clues about how life recovers after mass extinction events.
Researchers from Jena have documented the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on King George Island. After discovering over 50 dead birds, experts from the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena warn of a devastating impact on the region’s dense penguin colonies. As migratory birds carry the virus to the remote South, the fragile Antarctic ecosystem faces a significant threat of local extinctions.