Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Jena, March 10, 2026. The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is currently warning of significantly increased particulate matter pollution in Jena. According to the latest measurements from Tuesday, the air quality is in an unhealthy range, which can be particularly noticeable for sensitive groups of people.
Thanks to the generosity of Jena’s citizens, two urgently needed power generators have arrived in the Ukrainian twin city of Brovary to secure critical infrastructure and essential services.
Following a theft investigation in Jena’s city center, the police are searching for the rightful owner of a black “Compel” mountain bike found in Angergasse.
Due to upcoming bridge construction work, rail travelers and commuters on the route between Jena and Sachsen-Anhalt must prepare for significant restrictions starting at the end of the week.
The Jena-based IT security company ESET is sounding the alarm: The notorious Russian hacker group Sednit is back with a new, sophisticated espionage arsenal targeting Ukrainian military structures.
Drivers in Jena must pay close attention to the speed limit this Tuesday. Current reports indicate mobile speed checks are being conducted across the city to increase road safety in sensitive areas.
Jena, March 10, 2026 – Anyone wishing to promote biodiversity right on their doorstep can now receive practical and theoretical guidance: the Volkshochschule Jena is organizing a basic course on the near-natural design of green oases in urban spaces.
Following a football match in Central Germany, the Federal Police are investigating multiple offenses and managed a large-scale operation to keep rival fan groups from Erfurt, Leipzig, and Jena separated on rail routes.
High concentrations of alder and hazel pollen are currently affecting residents in Jena. Weather conditions in the Saaletal are facilitating the spread, leading to strong allergic reactions.
Jena, 09.03.2026. On Sunday afternoon, an elderly driver caused an accident while reversing out of a parking space in Camsdorfer Straße and subsequently committed a hit-and-run. An attentive witness was able to secure crucial details about the fleeing vehicle.