Extorted with manipulated image: 22-year-old in Jena becomes victim of sextortion
A 22-year-old man from Jena has fallen victim to online extortion after interacting with an unknown individual via social media platforms.
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New day clinic for young adults opened in Jena
Jena, 19.05.2026 – The Universitätsklinikum Jena and Aktion Wandlungswelten have opened a new day clinic for young people in Fraunhoferstraße. The facility is specifically aimed at 16- to 25-year-olds with mental health challenges and offers them intensive semi-residential treatment.
Mobile Speed Cameras in Jena-Süd: Radar Controls Reported for Monday
At the start of the week, drivers in Jena must prepare for speed controls. According to current reports, mobile speed cameras are active in the city area this Monday to monitor the speed of road users.
Domestic Violence in Jena-Lobeda: 10-Day Eviction Order for Intoxicated Attacker
On Sunday afternoon, police in Jena-Lobeda intervened in a case of domestic violence. An intoxicated man attacked his partner in their shared apartment, resulting in a 10-day barring order.
Golden Hands: Jena University Hospital once again among the nationwide hygiene elite
The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) has been awarded the Gold Certificate of the national campaign ‘Aktion Saubere Hände’ for the fifth consecutive time, solidifying its position at the top of German clinical hygiene standards.
Shopping Sunday in Jena: Retailers Open on May 17
Jena, 17.05.2026. Today, the City of Light attracts visitors with a shopping Sunday. Numerous shops in Jena are open this Sunday, inviting citizens and visitors to enjoy a relaxed shopping experience.
30-Hectare Supercolony: Invasive Ant Species Overruns Jena City Center
Jena, May 16, 2026 – The city center of Jena is struggling with a massive spread of the invasive ant species “Lasius neglectus.” A suspected supercolony now spans 30 hectares and is increasingly displacing native species. The situation for business owners and residents is intensifying.
Shopping Sunday in Jena: Spring shopping in the city center on May 17
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, retailers in Jena invite the public to a shopping Sunday. As part of the spring season, shops will open their doors for a relaxed weekend shopping experience.
Ant Supercolony in Jena: Invasive Species Infests City Center
A massive supercolony of the invasive garden ant is currently spreading through parts of Jena. The infestation covers an area equivalent to 60 football fields and has reached private living spaces.
Pastoral Care in Transition: Telefonseelsorge Ostthüringen Plans Chat Service via JenaCrowd
Jena, May 14, 2026 – Telefonseelsorge Ostthüringen is expanding its services and planning to introduce digital chat counseling. To fund this modern support service, a fundraising campaign has been launched on the local platform JenaCrowd.