Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
The “Schulstreik gegen Wehrpflicht” alliance is calling for a protest rally on the Jenaer Marktplatz against the planned Bundeswehr recruitment center in the Goethe Galerie.
The GalaxSea leisure pool in Jena has entered its planned 1.5-year renovation phase following a well-attended farewell party with over 1,100 guests.
On Saturday morning, a serious collision occurred at an intersection in the center of Jena between an ambulance on an emergency call and a 21-year-old motorcyclist.
Jena-Lobeda, June 2, 2026 – On Monday morning, an 80-year-old senior citizen became the victim of a brazen pickpocketing incident in a supermarket on Ebereschenstraße. The police are now searching for witnesses who can provide information about the fleeing perpetrator using a detailed description.
To prepare parents and caregivers for medical emergencies involving infants and young children, the Universitätsklinikum Jena is hosting the 5th Jenaer Kindernotfalltag with practical training and expert advice.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena has clarified its most important personnel matter for the club’s sporting future: Marco Grote will be the new head coach at the Kernberge, signing a long-term contract until 2028.
Commuters and rail travelers on the Saalebahn must prepare for significant restrictions this coming weekend. Due to construction work by DB InfraGO, the track section between Jenaer Saalbahnhof and Camburg will be fully closed for several days.
Jena, 02.06.2026 – Due to a registered demonstration, road users in the Jena city center must prepare for short-term disruptions on Wednesday afternoon. Temporary closures will occur along the route between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Reparier-Café Jena invites citizens to the Umwelthaus at Wertstoffhof Nord to repair defective everyday items together with volunteers.
Jena, 02.06.2026 – Scientists from Jena have found a groundbreaking explanation for why the human gut flora degrades in old age and inflammation levels rise. Their research focuses on the body’s own immune defense.