Bicycle Auction in Jena: ÜAG Auctions Bikes Starting at 10 Euros
On Friday, June 26, 2026, ÜAG gGmbH is hosting a public bicycle auction in Jena. Bargain hunters can bid on refurbished bikes starting at 10 Euros.
Beware of Fake Bank Employees: Police Warn of Phone Fraud in Jena and Region
The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena is currently warning of a massive wave of fraudulent calls by fake bank employees targeting residents in Jena and the surrounding region.
Pollen Count in Jena: High Grass Pollen Levels on the Weekend
Jena, June 20, 2026. Allergy sufferers in Jena must prepare for high grass pollen levels this summer weekend. Despite forecast rain showers, the hay fever risk remains high for now.
FUSS e.V. Jena: Criticism of E-Scooter Plans for 2027 and Invitation to Regulars’ Table
The Jena local group of FUSS e.V. is inviting the public to a discussion on the future role of e-scooters and a planned walkability check in the city center.
Open Garden Day in Jena: 18 Green Oases Open Their Gates
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Tag der offenen Gärten in Jena invites visitors to explore 18 private and public garden facilities, including five new participants.
Jena Celebrates Thüringen’s Largest CSD: 4,000 People Set a Historic Mark
With a historic record turnout of around 4,000 people, Jena celebrated the largest Christopher Street Day in the history of Thüringen on Saturday, sending a powerful signal for diversity and equality.
Jena’s Gaze into Space: How the MKF-6 from Carl Zeiss Wrote Space History
In September 1976, the MKF-6 multispectral camera from Carl Zeiss Jena made history aboard the Sojus-22 mission, cementing Jena’s role as a global center for precision optics and space technology.
Alice in Wonderland Meets Social Media: Zohar Fraiman at the Kunstsammlung Jena
A new exhibition by the painter Zohar Fraiman begins today at the Kunstsammlung Jena. In her color-intensive works, the artist addresses the search for identity among young people in the age of social media.
Anger over Practice Relocation in Jena: When the Family Doctor Moves to the Other End of the City
The closure and merger of two busy GP practices in the south of Jena is causing concern among hundreds of patients. From July 1, 2026, the practice operator MED:ON will consolidate its previous locations in Lobeda and Drackendorf at a new, joint site in Jena-Nord.
Search in Jena: Two 14-year-old girls missing
The Jena State Police Inspectorate is publicly searching for two 14-year-old girls who have been missing since Friday morning. The two students from Jena-Ost are believed to have left the city together.