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The nationwide newborn screening has been expanded by four rare diseases to prevent severe consequential damage in infants through early treatment. Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) plays a key medical role for all of Thüringen.
Jena, May 29, 2026 – Anyone in possession of old family letters, diaries, or certificates often faces a barrier: historical German handwriting is barely legible to untrained eyes. A new course at the Volkshochschule (vhs) Jena provides a remedy and teaches the basics of decoding historical documents.
Hartmannsdorf/Jena, May 28, 2026. A 90-year-old senior citizen surprised an uninvited guest in her apartment on Wednesday morning, who was brazenly preparing coffee in her kitchen. The unknown perpetrator subsequently escaped with approximately 200 euros in cash from the woman’s wallet.
The Jena Criminal Police are warning owners of Toyota Corolla vehicles about a suspected series of thefts in the city area following a completed theft in Jena-Nord and a failed attempt in Jena-West.
In Jena, unknown perpetrators stole a high-quality e-bike worth approximately 9,500 Euros. By exploiting how the bike was locked, they detached the frame and took it, leaving only the secured front wheel at the scene.
Thüringen, May 27, 2026 – The current evaluation of the nationwide counting campaign “Stunde der Gartenvögel” reveals a worrying trend in the Free State: particularly the populations of sparrows and swallows continue to decline noticeably in Thüringen.
The Neulobeda district council is convening this Wednesday to discuss local finances and citizen concerns, featuring a special briefing from the Jena Police Inspection on fraud prevention and public safety.
On Sunday evening, a gathering at a fire bowl in Schlöben escalated: Due to the reckless use of methylated spirits, a 14-year-old girl suffered burn injuries from a flash fire. The police have initiated an investigation into negligent bodily harm.
Jenoptik AG and the health insurance provider AOK PLUS are launching a far-reaching cooperation to promote employee health at the Thuringian sites in Jena and Triptis.
Jena, May 27, 2026. While the Free State of Thüringen continues to be considered an affordable location in a nationwide comparison, residents of the high-tech metropolis Jena face particular financial challenges.