Jena Police warn: Fraudulent bank employees active
The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena is warning of a fraud scheme involving criminals posing as bank employees. In a recent case, perpetrators stole over 6,500 euros.
Guides & Leisure
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.
Flu vaccination in Jena: Infectiologist Pletz advises getting the shot
As the new cold and flu season begins, medical professionals and health insurance companies are strongly advising vaccination. Jena-based infectiologist Mathias Pletz emphasizes the necessity of immunological protection, particularly for the elderly.
Jena: First ‘Construction Turbo’ brings residential units to dotSource Campus
Jena: First ‘Construction Turbo’ brings residential units to dotSource Campus
Jena Office Market 2025: Take-up declines, vacancy rates rise
Jena, October 01, 2026 – The Jena office market experienced further transformation in 2025. According to the eleventh office market report by JenaWirtschaft, office space take-up declined again, while the vacancy rate rose slightly and corporate demands regarding property quality increased significantly.
JENABONUS in Jena: Expansion for Victims of Violent Crimes
The Jena City Council has expanded the eligibility criteria for the JENABONUS program to include victims of violent crimes, effective October 1, 2026.
New Energy and Heat Competence Center opened in Jena
Jena has established a central hub for the energy transition. The Energy and Heat Competence Center (EWK) serves as a pilot project to connect citizens, tradespeople, and planners until the end of 2027.
Office Hygiene in Jena: What Businesses Need to Know
Jena. Whether located in the modern Göschwitz technology park, the thriving commercial district of Jena-Nord, or representative law firms and medical practices across the Damenviertel and the city center: professional workplace hygiene has long become far more than just a cosmetic concern for Jena-based businesses. A clean, hygienic working environment protects employees’ health, demonstrably reduces … Read more
Career Counseling in Jena: Tests for Students in October
Jena, September 29, 2026 – Which career field or degree program matches one’s own strengths and interests? To help answer these questions, the Career Counseling Service of the Agentur für Arbeit Thüringen Ost is offering targeted counseling and testing sessions during the upcoming autumn break.
Package thefts in Jena: Police warn of new cases
The Jena State Police Inspectorate is currently reporting an increase in thefts involving delivered parcels. Shipments from various delivery services, such as Amazon and DHL, have been stolen by unknown persons after being left in front of residential buildings.
Jena: Skilled crafts sector reports positive apprenticeship numbers
The regional skilled crafts sector is seeing a noticeable upward trend in recruiting new talent. According to the local Chamber of Crafts, 250 apprenticeship contracts have already been signed in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis.