Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
On Wednesday afternoon, an unusual and serious incident occurred on the Landesstraße 1071, in which a passenger car burned out completely while driving. Ironically, the driver was on his direct way to a workshop.
On Wednesday, a man from Hainichen narrowly escaped a serious fraud attempt involving a fake virus warning and demands for gift cards. The Jena State Police Inspectorate warns of the ‘Tech Support’ scam.
A 100-meter liquid manure trail on the L 1372 between Zschorgula and Schkölen caused a significant hazard for motorcyclists and cyclists on Tuesday. Quick action by authorities prevented accidents.
Jena, June 24, 2026 – A major shake-up at FC Carl Zeiss Jena shortly before the start of the season: Managing Director Patrick Widera is unexpectedly resigning from his position as of June 30, 2026. The 46-year-old is stepping down from his roles in the club and the Spielbetriebs-GmbH for family reasons.
Jena, June 24, 2026. The Hofoper Jena invites young audiences to a special cultural experience this coming Sunday. A version of Gaetano Donizetti’s well-known opera “Don Pasquale,” specially adapted for children and families, will be performed in the historic courtyard of the Universitätshauptgebäude.
A severe water pipe burst in Lessingstraße in Eisenberg has led to a full road closure and significant traffic disruptions since Monday morning.
Jena, June 24, 2026. Unknown perpetrators broke into a cellar compartment of an apartment building in Jena’s Mühlenstraße and stole an expensive bicycle. The police are now asking the public for relevant information regarding the incident and the whereabouts of the stolen property.
A manure trail approximately 100 meters long caused significant traffic hazards on the L1372 on Tuesday morning. Emergency services acted quickly to remove the slippery biomass in a curve area and prevent serious accidents.
A serious traffic accident occurred on Waldecker Straße on Tuesday afternoon when a van collided head-on with a tree. The driver was under the influence of amphetamines and is now facing criminal investigation.
Jena, June 24, 2026. The Integrated Comprehensive School (IGS) “Grete Unrein” is celebrating its 35th anniversary. To mark this festive occasion, the school invites all students, parents, alumni, and interested citizens to a large birthday party and district festival on the school grounds.