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Jena, 17.05.2026. Today, the City of Light attracts visitors with a shopping Sunday. Numerous shops in Jena are open this Sunday, inviting citizens and visitors to enjoy a relaxed shopping experience.
Jena, May 16, 2026 – The city center of Jena is struggling with a massive spread of the invasive ant species “Lasius neglectus.” A suspected supercolony now spans 30 hectares and is increasingly displacing native species. The situation for business owners and residents is intensifying.
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, retailers in Jena invite the public to a shopping Sunday. As part of the spring season, shops will open their doors for a relaxed weekend shopping experience.
A massive supercolony of the invasive garden ant is currently spreading through parts of Jena. The infestation covers an area equivalent to 60 football fields and has reached private living spaces.
Jena, May 14, 2026 – Telefonseelsorge Ostthüringen is expanding its services and planning to introduce digital chat counseling. To fund this modern support service, a fundraising campaign has been launched on the local platform JenaCrowd.
On June 14, 2026, DLRG Jena invites the public to the nationwide Swimming Badge Day at Schwimmparadies Jena. Participants of all ages can test their swimming skills and earn recognized badges free of charge.
The city of Jena is advancing its municipal heat planning and plans to use treated wastewater as a future-oriented heating source. Up to 12,000 households are to be supplied in a climate-friendly manner in the future.
Despite continuous rain and uncomfortable temperatures, around 200 people gathered in Jena last Tuesday for a special protest action to raise awareness for ME/CFS.
The May holidays provide the perfect opportunity for regional excursions. MDR Kultur recommends family-friendly destinations in Jena, Dresden, and Jerichow, highlighting Jena’s dinosaur trail.
Jena, 13.05.2026 – This coming Sunday, retailers in Jena will exceptionally open their doors for a relaxed weekend shopping trip. For the shopping Sunday on May 17, 2026, the retail sector invites the public to shop.