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A deer was killed in a collision with a passenger car on the L1075 near Jena on Tuesday morning. The police recorded the accident and issued advice on how to handle wildlife crossings.
Citizens of the Saale-Holzland-Kreis must prepare for closed government doors this coming Friday. The District Office will remain completely closed at all locations due to the bridge day following Christi Himmelfahrt.
Following a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, Jena-based infectiologist Prof. Dr. Mathias Pletz assesses the current situation. While there is no danger comparable to the Corona pandemic, the expert advises caution during everyday tasks such as spring cleaning.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena is focusing on a life-threatening topic during a current awareness week: sepsis in pregnant women and during the postpartum period.
Jena, May 11, 2026. Two children, aged five and six, caused a stir in Jena on Sunday evening. They were unable to return to their apartment and sought help from passersby, leading to a police intervention.
The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has successfully performed a novel combination of bypass surgery and shockwave therapy for the first time, aiming to regenerate severely weakened hearts.
Jena, May 11, 2026 – Due to the upcoming public holidays of Ascension Day and Pentecost, waste disposal in Jena will be subject to changes. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is postponing the scheduled emptying of waste bins by one day.
A detailed analysis of salary structures and living costs in the Free State of Thüringen shows a clear divide between urban centers like Jena and rural regions.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is launching a large-scale research project on chronic inflammation with million-euro funding, focusing on natural substances like frankincense resin, vitamin E, and selenium.
Jena, May 10, 2026 – Searching for a therapy slot often requires a lot of patience. However, seven psychological practices in Jena and the surrounding area are currently reporting free capacities for new patients in various therapeutic methods.