2025 Balance: Significant Increase in Missions for Rescue Helicopter ‘Christoph 70’

In 2025, the crew of ‘Christoph 70’ faced a record year with 1,089 missions—a 12% increase from the previous year. Based at Flugplatz Jena-Schöngleina, the helicopter remains a vital lifeline for East Thuringia, responding to everything from serious accidents on the A4 to critical medical emergencies where every second counts.

Traffic Chaos in Jena: Warning Strike and Demonstration Paralyze City Center and Public Transport

A restless Tuesday awaits Jena as public sector employees launch a warning strike and demonstration. With local transport at a standstill and major roads blocked, commuters face significant delays. Read more about the impact on the city center and the background of this labor action.

Customs Check on the A9: Jena Resident Stopped with Uncustomed UK Car

At a glance: The Facts Incident: Customs check of a passenger car with British license plates Location: Autobahn 9, near Berg (Oberfranken) Person involved: 37-year-old driver from Jena Violations: Missing customs clearance, no insurance, expired technical inspection, unpaid vehicle tax Consequence: Criminal proceedings for tax evasion and violation of the Compulsory Insurance Act Berg/Jena (08.02.2026) … Read more