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Mayor Benjamin Koppe is continuing his dialogue offer for the citizens of the city. The next appointment for personal exchange will take place this coming Friday, March 27, 2026.
To maintain mobility in old age and specifically prevent falls, the DRK Seniorenbegegnungszentrum in Jena is starting a new gymnastics course on April 9, 2026.
The Thuringian Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Jena has legally assessed a controversial statement, ruling that while the term „Rotationseuropäer mit Eigentumszuordnungsschwäche“ is defamatory, it does not meet the legal threshold for incitement to hatred.
A dispute over bicycle riding on a playground in Kahla escalated on Friday afternoon. A 37-year-old father physically attacked a twelve-year-old boy and issued threats.
Jena, 21.03.2026 – Drivers in Jena must expect mobile speed checks at several locations this Saturday. According to current reports, speed cameras are being deployed in the city area again to increase road safety, affecting various districts in the east and west of the city.
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Agentur für Arbeit Jena will host the “Uniformed Professions Day,” offering comprehensive information on career paths with the police, fire department, and Bundeswehr.
A fine dust alarm is currently in effect in Jena. According to the Umweltbundesamt, air quality limits in the city area are being noticeably exceeded this Friday, March 20, 2026.
On Wednesday morning, a 70-year-old woman became the victim of a pickpocket in Eisenberg. Despite her bag being closed, unknown perpetrators managed to steal her wallet unnoticed while she was shopping.
Jena, March 19, 2026. A man from Jena has fallen victim to an expensive online fraud scheme. Criminals posed as a US soldier on the internet and thus obtained a high five-figure sum.
How do we stay healthy and fit for as long as possible as we age? This central question will be answered by the well-known journalist and TV presenter Nina Ruge during a public lecture at the Beutenberg-Campus in Jena.