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The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena has declared the use of automated facial recognition in digital exams inadmissible, awarding compensation to a student from the Universität Erfurt.
In February 2026, eight trees and various shrubs were cleared in a backyard on the street Am Birnstiel in Jena without the necessary municipal permit. The Carl-Zeiss-Siedlung GmbH is responsible for the action, which now faces legal consequences.
Jena / Saale-Holzland-Kreis, 01.04.2026. Police in East Thuringia were called to a variety of different offenses in the immediate vicinity of Jena over the past few days, ranging from telephone fraud to a dangerous high-speed chase.
The labor market in Saale-Holzland-Kreis shows signs of a slight recovery at the start of spring. In March, the number of unemployed persons decreased marginally, while local companies continue to search intensively for new staff.
The Staatliches Schulamt Ostthüringen has halted the previous admission process with free school choice in Jena. In the future, school placements are to be based more heavily on the place of residence, causing significant concern among parents and city politicians.
Jena, March 31, 2026. The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) in Jena opened its doors last week for the 6th Pharmacy Day. Students from all over Thüringen, including eleventh-graders from the Humboldt-Gymnasium in Nordhausen, gained practical insights into pharmacy studies and the diverse daily routine of a pharmacy.
Hermsdorf, March 27, 2026. A 74-year-old senior had her wallet stolen from her handbag while shopping in a supermarket. The missing purse was only noticed at the checkout.
Drivers in Jena should be cautious today, Friday, March 27, 2026. Several mobile speed cameras are active across the city, including locations in Jena-Nord and Maua, to monitor speed limits.
The Thüringer Ehrenamtsstiftung is once again looking for outstanding individuals, associations, and initiatives committed to the common good. Nominations for the Thüringer Engagement-Preis can be submitted online until the end of April.
Jena, March 26, 2026 – A Jena e-sports club is breaking new ground in youth work. Through collaborative computer gaming, social skills and the personality development of children and young people are to be specifically promoted.