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Jena, 12.03.2026 – The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has issued a warning for the Jena city area due to elevated particulate matter levels. Since Tuesday (10.03.2026), pollutant concentrations in the air have been in an unhealthy range.
Drivers in the south of Jena must pay close attention to their speed this Thursday. Mobile radar controls are being carried out in the Lobeda-Altstadt area.
Jena, March 12, 2026. Those wishing to strengthen biodiversity right on their doorstep can now receive professional support: The Volkshochschule Jena is organizing a special basic course this coming Saturday on the creation and maintenance of nature-oriented front gardens, terraces, and balconies.
The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Jena has ordered Meta to pay 3,000 euros in damages for the unauthorized use of tracking pixels, marking a significant ruling for data privacy rights and website operator liability.
Following a bicycle theft in the Jena city center area, the police are searching for the rightful owner of a black mountain bike. The two-wheeler was stolen on March 6 and has since been recovered.
Jena, March 10, 2026. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently warning of significantly increased particulate matter pollution in Jena. According to the latest measurements from Tuesday, the air quality is in an unhealthy range, which can be particularly noticeable for sensitive groups of people.
The Jena-based IT security company ESET is sounding the alarm: The notorious Russian hacker group Sednit is back with a new, sophisticated espionage arsenal targeting Ukrainian military structures.
Drivers in Jena must pay close attention to the speed limit this Tuesday. Current reports indicate mobile speed checks are being conducted across the city to increase road safety in sensitive areas.
Jena, March 10, 2026 – Anyone wishing to promote biodiversity right on their doorstep can now receive practical and theoretical guidance: the Volkshochschule Jena is organizing a basic course on the near-natural design of green oases in urban spaces.
High concentrations of alder and hazel pollen are currently affecting residents in Jena. Weather conditions in the Saaletal are facilitating the spread, leading to strong allergic reactions.