Maja T. from Jena: Appeal proceedings in Budapest
The appeal proceedings against Maja T. have begun at the Budapest Court of Appeal. The prosecution is now demanding significantly longer prison sentences in the Budapest complex case.
Culture & Events
Current event tips, concerts, exhibitions, and cultural highlights in Jena. Find out what’s happening at the Kulturarena, Theaterhaus, and the clubs of the ‘Lichtstadt’.
Romantikerhaus Jena: Renovation as a Cultural Beacon
The historic Romantikerhaus in the center of Jena is set for a fundamental redesign. As the only museum in Germany dedicated to the history and significance of Early Romanticism at its original site, the building is to be developed into a modern cultural landmark.
Commemorative Symposium in Honor of Eduard Rosenthal in Jena
Jena, September 18, 2026 – Today, JenaKultur and the City of Jena are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Eduard Rosenthal with a festive symposium. The event features numerous prominent guests from the fields of politics, science, and culture.
Jena Football History: Jörg Burow’s Goal 40 Years Ago
Jena, September 18, 2026 – Exactly 40 years ago, a player for FC Carl Zeiss Jena wrote a special chapter in German-German football history. A spectacular set-piece goal at the time marked a unique sporting event.
Book Reading “Antarktika” at the Jena Institute of Zoology
Author Christian Meyer-Landrut presents his new book on the Antarctic at the Institute of Zoology and Evolutionary Research in Jena.
L³ Future Dialogue in Jena: Climate, Change & Science
Jena, September 17, 2026 – Under the title “L³ Future Dialogue: Climate, Change, Science,” the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is addressing current climate change challenges today at the CineStar, seeking a direct dialogue with the urban community.
Neolithic Revolution: Volkshochschule Jena Questions Established Theories
The Volkshochschule (vhs) Jena is hosting an evening lecture by Prof. Dr. Harald Kunze to critically examine the concept of the ‘Neolithic Revolution’ and the origins of sedentary life.
New ‘Real-World Laboratory’ for Local Supply Launched in Jena
A new research facility for digital local supply has been opened at the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena. The project aims to connect regional retailers with modern technologies to secure food supplies in structurally weak or rural areas.
European Mobility Week kicks off in Jena
Jena is once again participating in the European Mobility Week with a diverse program. Under this year’s motto ‘Mix and Move! – climate-friendly mobility’, the city administration and numerous local partners are inviting residents to explore sustainable modes of transport.
Jena researchers decode spruce defense against fungi
Jena, 16.09.2026 – A research team at the Max-Planck-Institut für chemische Ökologie has discovered a previously unknown strategy used by certain fungi to neutralize the chemical defenses of spruce trees. The findings provide important starting points for modern forest protection in European regions.