Jena: Fraudulent bank employee steals 50,000 euros
An 84-year-old man from Jena fell victim to a professional telephone scam on Monday, resulting in a loss of 50,000 euros.
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The best day trip ideas and leisure activities for Jena and the Saale Valley. Discover hiking routes, dining recommendations, and helpful guides for locals and tourists.
Jena: Adult Education Center (VHS) lecture on retirement planning on September 21
The Volkshochschule (vhs) Jena is hosting a lecture today, Monday afternoon, focusing on financial security in old age. Under the title ‘Retirement planning correctly planned & implemented – understandable, fair, independent,’ interested parties will receive a practical overview of various pension options.
Jena: Nearly 7,000 seniors utilize technology consulting services
Jena. Access to modern technology and digital applications is of great importance for social participation in old age. In late September 2026, two central contact points for seniors in Jena celebrated their two-year anniversary, underscoring the consistently high demand for digital support.
Investment Fraud in Jena: Senior Loses 30,000 Euros
An 85-year-old man from Jena has fallen victim to an online investment scam, resulting in a financial loss of 30,000 euros.
Jena: End of the printed waste calendar from 2027
Jena, September 16, 2026 – Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is ending a decades-old practice of public information: starting in 2027, the printed ‘Waste Calendar Guide’ will be completely discontinued.
Jena Telemedicine Model Becomes Blueprint for Rural Areas
The telemedicine concept successfully tested in the Smart Quarter of Jena-Lobeda is being adopted as a blueprint for rural regions. With locations in Crossen an der Elster and planned expansion in Langenwolschendorf, digital medical care is being sustainably extended.
10 Years of the Pediatric Palliative Care Team at UKJ in Jena
For a decade, the pediatric palliative care team at Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has been providing support and care for seriously and terminally ill children, adolescents, and young adults in Thuringia.
Jena reports positive results from nationwide Warning Day
The city of Jena has issued a positive assessment of the nationwide Warning Day held on September 10, 2026. The various warning systems within the city area were successfully triggered and tested.
Registering residence in Jena digitally: Secure your bonus
Jena, September 09, 2026. The city of Jena is increasingly encouraging students and apprentices to register their primary residence within the city. In addition to simplified digital administrative procedures, a financial incentive is available.
New DNA clock from Jena measures biological aging
Scientists at the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena have introduced a new, highly precise method for determining biological age using blood samples.