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On June 14, 2026, DLRG Jena invites the public to the nationwide Swimming Badge Day at Schwimmparadies Jena. Participants of all ages can test their swimming skills and earn recognized badges free of charge.
The city of Jena is advancing its municipal heat planning and plans to use treated wastewater as a future-oriented heating source. Up to 12,000 households are to be supplied in a climate-friendly manner in the future.
Despite continuous rain and uncomfortable temperatures, around 200 people gathered in Jena last Tuesday for a special protest action to raise awareness for ME/CFS.
The May holidays provide the perfect opportunity for regional excursions. MDR Kultur recommends family-friendly destinations in Jena, Dresden, and Jerichow, highlighting Jena’s dinosaur trail.
Jena, 13.05.2026 – This coming Sunday, retailers in Jena will exceptionally open their doors for a relaxed weekend shopping trip. For the shopping Sunday on May 17, 2026, the retail sector invites the public to shop.
A deer was killed in a collision with a passenger car on the L1075 near Jena on Tuesday morning. The police recorded the accident and issued advice on how to handle wildlife crossings.
Citizens of the Saale-Holzland-Kreis must prepare for closed government doors this coming Friday. The District Office will remain completely closed at all locations due to the bridge day following Christi Himmelfahrt.
Following a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, Jena-based infectiologist Prof. Dr. Mathias Pletz assesses the current situation. While there is no danger comparable to the Corona pandemic, the expert advises caution during everyday tasks such as spring cleaning.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena is focusing on a life-threatening topic during a current awareness week: sepsis in pregnant women and during the postpartum period.
Jena, May 11, 2026. Two children, aged five and six, caused a stir in Jena on Sunday evening. They were unable to return to their apartment and sought help from passersby, leading to a police intervention.