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The Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule (EAH) Jena records the highest proportion of students without a classic Abitur in Thüringen, according to a recent nationwide survey, confirming its pioneering role in educational permeability.
A man from Jena has fallen victim to a massive online fraud scheme. Criminals on a dating platform scammed him out of approximately 150,000 Euros.
Cybercriminals are increasingly operating with a division of labor and advanced tools. The European IT security manufacturer ESET, which maintains an important location in Jena, analyzes these threats in its new eCrime Reports and offers companies concrete defense strategies.
The Jena City Forestry Office and the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Thüringen (SDW) invite you to the next edition of the lecture series “Waldgeflüster” on March 26, 2026, focusing on practical tips for biodiversity in home gardens.
Kahla, March 24, 2026 – On Sunday afternoon, a fire department operation took place in an apartment in neighboring Kahla. A moment of carelessness in the kitchen led to a small fire, which fortunately ended mildly and was quickly brought under control.
Mayor Benjamin Koppe is continuing his dialogue offer for the citizens of the city. The next appointment for personal exchange will take place this coming Friday, March 27, 2026.
To maintain mobility in old age and specifically prevent falls, the DRK Seniorenbegegnungszentrum in Jena is starting a new gymnastics course on April 9, 2026.
The Thuringian Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Jena has legally assessed a controversial statement, ruling that while the term „Rotationseuropäer mit Eigentumszuordnungsschwäche“ is defamatory, it does not meet the legal threshold for incitement to hatred.
A dispute over bicycle riding on a playground in Kahla escalated on Friday afternoon. A 37-year-old father physically attacked a twelve-year-old boy and issued threats.
Jena, 21.03.2026 – Drivers in Jena must expect mobile speed checks at several locations this Saturday. According to current reports, speed cameras are being deployed in the city area again to increase road safety, affecting various districts in the east and west of the city.