FC Carl Zeiss Jena: Squad planning for the 2nd Division – Julevic and Sträßer missing
Jena, May 20, 2026. Personnel changes at FC Carl Zeiss Jena: The team will start the upcoming second-division season without Julevic and Sträßer.
Scenic Reading at the Kunstsammlung: A Humorous Look at Jonathan Meese
Jena, May 20, 2026. The Kunstsammlung Jena invites visitors to a special scenic reading this coming Friday as part of the current exhibition by action artist Jonathan Meese.
European Project TransEuroOGS: Jena Receives Ground Station for Tap-Proof Quantum Communication
Jena is becoming a central hub for future European cybersecurity. As part of the 18-million-euro project “TransEuroOGS,” one of eight optical ground stations for tap-proof quantum communication across Europe is being established in the city on the Saale.
Finaltag der Amateure: FC Carl Zeiss Jena to Compete for the Landespokal on Saturday
Jena, May 19, 2026. A major stage for regional football: This coming Saturday marks the nationwide Finaltag der Amateure. FC Carl Zeiss Jena will be participating, fighting for the prestigious Landespokal.
Large-scale operation in Jena-Lobeda: 29-year-old seriously injured in domestic violence incident at Salvador-Allende-Platz
A 29-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a domestic violence incident at Salvador-Allende-Platz in Jena-Lobeda-Ost on Saturday evening. A 40-year-old suspect was provisionally arrested and later released.
Violence at Enver-Şimşek-Platz: 40-Year-Old Attacks Dog Owner and Police Officers
Jena, May 19, 2026. An altercation between pedestrians escalated at Enver-Şimşek-Platz in Winzerla: A 40-year-old man attacked a dog owner and subsequently put up massive resistance against arriving police officers. Several criminal proceedings have now been initiated against the perpetrator.
Forbidden Passages: Frustration over Cars in the B88 Construction Site in Jena-Nord
Despite a full closure in place for two and a half months, drivers are repeatedly using the B88 construction site in Jena-Nord as a shortcut, leading to safety concerns and potential project delays.
US Corporation Honors Thuringian Space Specialists: Jena-Optronik Receives Award
The Thuringian space company Jena-Optronik has been honored in the USA for its outstanding performance as a supplier. The US technology group Northrop Grumman presented the sensor experts with the “Global Supply Chain Supplier Excellence Award for Strategic Excellence.”
Police Seek Witnesses: Break-in at Jenaer Nahverkehr Building
Between April 30 and May 2, unknown individuals forcibly gained access to a Jenaer Nahverkehr facility in Hermann-Löns-Straße. The police are requesting information from the public.
Jena Music School shines at the Carl-Schroeder-Wettbewerb: Wilhelm Lätsch achieves maximum score
Jena, May 19, 2026 – Students from the Musik- und Kunstschule Jena have excelled with outstanding musical performances at the renowned Carl-Schroeder-Wettbewerb 2026 in Sondershausen, returning with top ratings and awards.