Serious Traffic Accident in Berlin-Mitte
A serious traffic accident occurred yesterday evening in Friedrichstraße, resulting in several injuries and significant property damage. Emergency services were on site for several hours.
Guides & Leisure
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.
Blood Donation Drive at Imaginata: Alliance Calls for Donations
To secure medical care in the region, several actors in Jena are calling for a joint blood donation drive at the Imaginata site in mid-March.
New Quality Contract at UKJ: How Jena Doctors Protect Cancer Patients from Malnutrition
The Universitätsklinikum Jena and Techniker Krankenkasse have signed a nationwide quality contract to combat life-threatening malnutrition in cancer patients through early detection and targeted therapy.
Current Heating Oil Prices in Jena: The Cost of Heating in March
Heating oil prices in Jena are currently slightly below the Thüringen state average. For a standard purchase of 3,000 liters, consumers in the city area are currently paying nearly 150 euros per 100 liters.
Pollen Alarm in Jena: High Levels of Alder and Hazel on Sunday
High pollen levels are expected in Jena this Sunday, particularly from alder and hazel trees, posing a challenge for allergy sufferers.
Over 100,000 Euros Lost: Man from Saale-Holzland-Kreis Falls Victim to Investment Fraud
A 57-year-old man from Saale-Holzland-Kreis has lost more than 100,000 Euros through an online investment scam. The Jena Criminal Police have launched an investigation and are issuing an urgent warning against this professionally organized scheme.
Energy Saving Day: Caritas offers free energy-saving check in Jena
Jena, March 6, 2026. On the occasion of International Energy Saving Day, Caritas is drawing attention to its proven energy-saving check. The project helps people with low incomes in Jena and the surrounding area to effectively reduce their energy costs through individual on-site consultations and free immediate aid.
Pollen Count in Jena: Alder and Hazel Affect Allergy Sufferers at the Start of Spring
With milder temperatures, the pollen count in the Jena region is noticeably increasing. Currently, the early bloomers alder and hazel are causing an increased burden for allergy sufferers in the Saaletal.
UKJ wins 10,000 euros: New project brings sepsis awareness to Jena as street art
Jena, March 05, 2026. A project team from the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) has won a nationwide university competition with an innovative concept on the topic of sepsis. Under professional guidance, young people are to artistically process the life-threatening disease and bring it into the public space.
Amphibian Migration in Thüringen: NABU Asks Drivers for Speed Limit 30
With rising temperatures, the annual amphibian migration has begun in Thüringen. NABU calls for caution and a speed limit of 30 km/h on migration routes to protect animals and volunteers.