Pollen Alarm in Jena: High Levels of Alder and Hazel on Sunday
High pollen levels are expected in Jena this Sunday, particularly from alder and hazel trees, posing a challenge for allergy sufferers.
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The best day trip ideas and leisure activities for Jena and the Saale Valley. Discover hiking routes, dining recommendations, and helpful guides for locals and tourists.
Over 100,000 Euros Lost: Man from Saale-Holzland-Kreis Falls Victim to Investment Fraud
A 57-year-old man from Saale-Holzland-Kreis has lost more than 100,000 Euros through an online investment scam. The Jena Criminal Police have launched an investigation and are issuing an urgent warning against this professionally organized scheme.
Energy Saving Day: Caritas offers free energy-saving check in Jena
Jena, March 6, 2026. On the occasion of International Energy Saving Day, Caritas is drawing attention to its proven energy-saving check. The project helps people with low incomes in Jena and the surrounding area to effectively reduce their energy costs through individual on-site consultations and free immediate aid.
Pollen Count in Jena: Alder and Hazel Affect Allergy Sufferers at the Start of Spring
With milder temperatures, the pollen count in the Jena region is noticeably increasing. Currently, the early bloomers alder and hazel are causing an increased burden for allergy sufferers in the Saaletal.
UKJ wins 10,000 euros: New project brings sepsis awareness to Jena as street art
Jena, March 05, 2026. A project team from the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) has won a nationwide university competition with an innovative concept on the topic of sepsis. Under professional guidance, young people are to artistically process the life-threatening disease and bring it into the public space.
Amphibian Migration in Thüringen: NABU Asks Drivers for Speed Limit 30
With rising temperatures, the annual amphibian migration has begun in Thüringen. NABU calls for caution and a speed limit of 30 km/h on migration routes to protect animals and volunteers.
Over 100,000 Euro in Damages: Police Warn of Massive Investment Fraud in Ostthüringen
The Polizei Ostthüringen is currently warning of criminal financial transactions on the internet following a massive case of investment fraud resulting in losses exceeding 100,000 Euro.
Apartment Fire in Berlin-Kreuzberg
A fire broke out in a multi-family house in Adalbertstraße in Berlin-Kreuzberg last night. No injuries were reported.
Investment Fraud in Saale-Holzland-Kreis: 57-Year-Old Loses Over 100,000 Euros
A 57-year-old man from Saale-Holzland-Kreis has fallen victim to massive investment fraud. While attempting to invest money on the internet, he lost more than 100,000 euros. The criminal police in Jena have launched an investigation.
Burning candles in the hallway trigger fire department operation in the Stadtzentrum
Jena, March 04, 2026 – On Wednesday morning, a carelessly placed light source in the hallway of a building in the Jenaer Stadtzentrum led to a rapid fire department operation. No one was injured in the incident.