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Starting this coming Friday, the 22nd edition of the nationwide NABU campaign “Hour of Garden Birds” begins. Nature enthusiasts in Jena and throughout Thüringen are invited to observe local birdlife for a weekend and actively document populations.
Researchers at Uniklinikum Jena and the Universität Magdeburg have achieved a promising step in the treatment of severe lung infections. A new medicinal approach specifically blocks the tissue-destroying toxins of the pathogens.
On May 12, 2026, a so-called #LiegendDemo will take place at Holzmarkt in Jena to highlight the severe neuroimmunological disease ME/CFS and its impact on patients.
Starting in May 2026, Studierendenwerk Thüringen will offer new group sessions focusing on exam preparation and conflict counseling for students in Jena.
Jena, 05.05.2026. Headaches and migraines significantly affect the daily lives of many people in Germany. The Mitteldeutsches Kopfschmerzzentrum at Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) and the MigräneLiga e.V. Deutschland invite those affected and their relatives to an informative patient forum on May 7 to provide information about available support.
On Monday morning, a wildlife accident occurred on the road between Schlöben and Ilmitz. A wild boar died at the scene, and the vehicle of a 56-year-old driver sustained property damage.
The Zweckverband JenaWasser commissioned a new drinking water elevated tank for the eastern Jena surroundings at the end of April. The facility improves local infrastructure and eliminates the need for additional treatment.
Jena, May 4, 2026 – As part of the Lesefrühling, the Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena invites you to an informative and practical book presentation. Jena-based physician Dr. med. Carolin von Edlinger will present her new book “The ABC of Vitamins” on Tuesday evening, shedding light on the medical significance of micronutrients.
In the fight against life-threatening lung infections, scientists from Jena and Magdeburg have presented a promising new treatment approach. Given the global rise in antibiotic resistance, researchers are focusing on an alternative strategy that could significantly relieve intensive care medicine in the future.
Jena, May 1, 2026. A couple has fallen victim to trick thieves in Jena’s Grietgasse. Following a manipulated tire puncture, they were distracted and robbed of 500 euros in cash as well as personal belongings.