Protest in Jena: Rally against planned Bundeswehr recruitment center in the Goethe Galerie

Symbolbild: Protest in Jena: Kundgebung gegen geplantes Bundeswehr-Musterungszentrum in der Goethe Galerie

The Jena alliance ‘Schulstreik gegen Wehrpflicht’ is mobilizing for a protest rally on the Marktplatz next Wednesday. The demonstration targets the planned establishment of a Bundeswehr recruitment center within the Goethe Galerie shopping mall.

Emergency response ends in traffic accident: Ambulance collides with motorcycle in Jena

Symbolbild: Vorfahrt missachtet: E-Scooter-Fahrer bei Unfall in Jena verletzt

On Saturday morning, a collision occurred in the city center of Jena between an ambulance on an emergency call and a motorcyclist. The 21-year-old rider sustained minor injuries in the collision at the intersection.

Defense with Pepper Spray: Dispute in Jena Escalates – Police Arrest Wanted Man

Symbolbild: Jena: Homophobe Beleidigungen und exhibitionistische Handlung in Straßenbahn

Jena, May 31, 2026 – Early Saturday morning, a dispute escalated at the Jenaer Nonnenplan, which ultimately led to the arrest of a wanted man. A 42-year-old had previously clashed with a group and attacked them with a belt, prompting a woman to use pepper spray in self-defense.