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On Tuesday, a phone scammer attempted to defraud a senior citizen in Jena of her savings using the brazen “shock call” tactic. The perpetrator posed as a police officer but ultimately left empty-handed.
A devious trick theft occurred on Tuesday afternoon in downtown Jena. A 69-year-old woman and her husband became victims of criminals who specifically manipulated a tire on their vehicle to commit the theft.
Jena police and emergency services responded to an operation in the Lobeda district on Sunday to assist a 76-year-old senior after relatives raised the alarm.
Scientists in Jena are working on the development of a novel antibiotic for the treatment of tuberculosis. It would be the first fundamentally new drug against this bacterial infectious disease in half a century.
On June 6, 2026, the “jobwalk” event will transform the center of Jena into a large-scale open-air job fair, offering approximately 1,000 vacancies directly on the Marktplatz.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is modernizing its internal medication supply. With an increased focus on digital processes and modern technology, patient safety on the wards is to be significantly increased.
In Jena, a new format for quality assurance in care facilities has been established: the newly created Hygiene Roundtable brings professionals together to develop practical solutions for everyday care.
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) will focus on the life-threatening condition of sepsis. Prof. Dr. Michael Bauer will explain the symptoms and the necessity of rapid medical intervention.
Jena-Winzerla, April 23, 2026 – Just in time for the first warmer days of the year, the water oasis at the Stadtteilbüro Winzerla is reopening its doors. Starting Tuesday, April 28, the refill station on Anna-Siemsen-Straße will once again be available to citizens for free refreshments.
During the current migration season in Jena, dedicated volunteers have already rescued nearly 300 common toads, protecting them from traffic as they travel to their spawning grounds.