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The city of Jena has launched the new “Nimm Platz” (Take a Seat) campaign to sustainably improve the quality of public spaces. Businesses can now easily set up their own seating in front of their shops to encourage visitors to linger.
Jena, July 9, 2026 – A five-day robotics holiday workshop specifically for girls began on Thursday at the Lichtwerkstatt in Jena. Participants learn to build and program small robots in a playful environment, with no prior knowledge required, and take them home afterwards.
Jena, July 9, 2026. During the summer holidays, children and teenagers can create their own animated films at the Künstlerische Abendschule Jena e. V. In this creative stop-motion workshop, participants learn how to turn individual images into a living story.
Residents and allotment gardeners in the Jena district of Löbstedt are reporting increasing issues with wind-blown waste and a subsequent rat infestation, allegedly originating from the neighboring Veolia waste management facility. While local political representatives are calling for structural enclosures, the company and the city administration point to existing protective measures.
Jena, July 7, 2026 – Improperly disposed of lithium-ion batteries are increasingly causing dangerous fires in waste collection vehicles and sorting facilities in Jena. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is issuing an urgent warning against disposing of electronic waste in household trash.
Jena, 06.07.2026. The Lichtwerkstatt in Jena is offering an exciting holiday program for girls interested in technology this week. In this free workshop, participants will learn the basics of robotics and programming through hands-on activities.
The Institute of Anatomy at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena invites the public to visit its over 200-year-old anatomical collection, offering insights into the human body and significant historical exhibits.
The Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei invites the public to explore and construct every Saturday. The library’s workshop provides various experimental and learning kits for children and adults.
Jena, July 3, 2026 – Comprehensive renovation work at the Jena leisure pool GalaxSea is proceeding according to schedule. Following the official start of construction in June, key milestones in gutting and demolition have already been achieved.
The Jena Youth Welfare Office will experience significant service limitations next week, specifically affecting the administrative departments for maintenance and certifications.