Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
In the fight against life-threatening lung infections, scientists from Jena and Magdeburg have presented a promising new treatment approach. Given the global rise in antibiotic resistance, researchers are focusing on an alternative strategy that could significantly relieve intensive care medicine in the future.
A 91-year-old pedestrian in Jena-Lobeda fell victim to a brazen trick theft on Saturday afternoon. The perpetrator used a feigned gesture of gratitude to steal a valuable gold necklace unnoticed.
Jena, May 04, 2026. The U17 junior girls of FC Carl Zeiss Jena have reached the DFB-Pokal final for the first time following a well-deserved 2-0 victory against RB Leipzig. In front of a home crowd, offensive player Anna Axer secured the ticket for the final against VfB Stuttgart with her two goals.
Thüringen is under significant pressure to reform its rescue coordination centers due to the longest response times in Germany. A digital pilot project in Jena now aims to improve emergency care.
Jena (04.05.2026) – The women of FC Carl Zeiss Jena must face the bitter path to the second division. Following a defeat against SC Freiburg, their relegation from the top flight is now final.
Jena, May 4, 2026. The women of FC Carl Zeiss Jena narrowly missed a sensation in the semi-final of the DFB-Pokal. Against record cup winners VfL Wolfsburg, the team lost 4-5 in a penalty shootout after a nerve-wracking battle.
The women’s football team of FC Carl Zeiss Jena must face relegation to the second division. Following their recent defeat against SC Freiburg on Sunday, their exit from Germany’s top flight has been prematurely sealed.
Jena, 03.05.2026 – Overshadowed success for FC Carl Zeiss Jena: During the high-stakes duel against BFC Dynamo, the illegal use of firecrackers and rockets occurred in the stands. On the pitch, however, the team remains on track for success and gains valuable ground on Lok Leipzig in the Regionalliga Nordost promotion race.
The female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena are confirmed as relegated from the Frauen-Bundesliga ahead of schedule following a clear home defeat against SC Freiburg.
Jena, 03.05.2026 – Vandalism in the Jena city center: In Knebelstraße, unknown individuals set fire to used clothing containers on Saturday morning. The police have launched an investigation.