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Jena, June 26, 2026 – The city of Jena, together with Thuringian districts, the Universität Erfurt, and the Thuringian Energy and GreenTech Agency (ThEGA), is launching the information campaign “Solar Empowerment 2.0”. The initiative aims to make the entry into self-generated solar power as barrier-free and transparent as possible for homeowners.
On June 27 and 28, 2026, Jena’s municipal museums will offer free admission, providing a cool retreat and cultural highlights during the summer heat.
Jena, June 26, 2026 – A forest fire broke out in the Oberes Munketal area near Jena on Thursday afternoon. Thanks to the rapid intervention of the fire department, which used a reconnaissance drone for localization, the fire was quickly extinguished; police are now urgently seeking witnesses.
Due to urgent repairs on a central district heating main, thousands of residents in Jena must prepare for restrictions. Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck will interrupt the heat and hot water supply for approximately 8,800 households starting next Tuesday evening.
Jena, June 26, 2026 – Ahead of the upcoming weekend, Central Germany is facing an extreme heatwave, with temperatures potentially exceeding the 40-degree mark. Alongside Bernburg and Torgau, the city of Jena has been one of the region’s proven climatic hotspots for years.
Jena, June 26, 2026 – Scientists at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena have developed a new music app designed to provide therapeutic support for people with dementia. The innovative project utilizes the calming effect of individual favorite songs to facilitate daily care routines.
A man from Kahla has fallen victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, losing digital assets worth approximately 30,000 Euros.
Leuchtenburg presents its new inclined elevator for the nationwide Day of Architecture. Visitors can explore the barrier-free mountain station and join expert tours on June 27 and 28, 2026.
An attentive citizen in the Jena city area prevented a fraud attempt by a fake police officer on Wednesday afternoon. Through her prudent behavior and targeted questions, the woman was not intimidated, leading the perpetrator to end the call without success.
On Wednesday, a man from Hainichen narrowly escaped a serious fraud attempt involving a fake virus warning and demands for gift cards. The Jena State Police Inspectorate warns of the ‘Tech Support’ scam.