Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
An alert neighbor in Jena-Zwätzen helped police apprehend two burglary suspects on Monday afternoon. The suspects were found with full backpacks and suspected narcotics.
Starting March 2, 2026, the Jenertal stop in Jena will undergo modernization to ensure barrier-free access. Passengers and motorists should expect traffic restrictions on Stadtrodaer Straße until mid-June.
A serious traffic accident at a roundabout near Bad Klosterlausnitz left a car driver seriously injured on Tuesday evening after a collision with a truck at the A9 motorway junction.
Politically motivated graffiti related to the Middle East conflict was discovered at the main entrance of a school in Jena-Göschwitz. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
An unknown perpetrator attempted to break into the Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena on Tuesday morning. The attempt failed thanks to modern security measures, leaving the building’s valuable technology and exhibits unharmed.
Following the death of the operator of the “Green Heart” Western Ranch in Jena-Laasan, the future of the facility and its animals remains uncertain. Residents and animal lovers are concerned about the welfare of the horses as succession questions remain unresolved.
The renowned Handelskraft Conference returns to its roots in Jena to mark the 20th anniversary of dotSource SE, transforming the city into a hub for trade and industry experts focusing on AI and digital business models.
To proactively address the shortage of skilled workers, JenaWirtschaft is launching an information campaign in February and March 2026, specifically targeting school leavers to promote local vocational training opportunities.
A wave of phone fraud in Jena and the surrounding area has resulted in approximately 250,000 Euro in damages. Perpetrators posing as bank employees are targeting elderly citizens using psychological pressure and Call-ID spoofing.
The Jena Criminal Investigation Department is appealing to the public for information following a robbery in Paradiespark. A group of youths targeted a man and forcibly stole his sweater, potentially due to a political motive regarding the garment’s logo.