Attention Drivers: Police Speed Checks in Jena this Monday
On Monday, May 18, 2026, police are conducting mobile speed enforcement across Jena, with a specific focus on the Vierzehnheiligen district.
Weekly Review Jena: Fire at Grüne Tanne, Closure in Goethe-Galerie, and New Start at Kaffee-Salon
A destroyed storage shed due to a fire at the historic Grüne Tanne, the end for a traditional shop in the city center, and a gastronomic restart at the alter Güterbahnhof: An overview of recent events in Jena.
Coaching Shake-up at FCC: Volkan Uluc Confirms Departure After Derby Victory
Jena, May 17, 2026. Following the emotional derby victory against FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, there is now certainty on the sidelines at FC Carl Zeiss Jena. Head coach Volkan Uluc is leaving the club at his own request, despite the team explicitly speaking out in favor of him staying.
Flea Market in Jena: Browsing for Treasures at the Wippertusfest in Brückenstraße
As part of the Wippertusfest, a flea market is taking place this Sunday in Brückenstraße, Jena, offering a wide range of vintage items, antiques, and household goods for collectors and bargain hunters.
Violent Act at Enver-Simsek-Platz: Dog Owner Choked and Beaten
On Saturday evening, a conflict at Enver-Simsek-Platz in Jena escalated significantly. A 40-year-old man brutally attacked a dog owner, apparently feeling disturbed by the animal. During the subsequent police operation, the suspect resisted officers.
Golden Hands: Jena University Hospital once again among the nationwide hygiene elite
The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) has been awarded the Gold Certificate of the national campaign ‘Aktion Saubere Hände’ for the fifth consecutive time, solidifying its position at the top of German clinical hygiene standards.
13th Diversity Day at Holzmarkt: Jena celebrates inclusion
Jena celebrates the 13th Diversity Day at Holzmarkt on May 19, 2026, featuring a stage program, information booths, and a focus on social participation.
Change of Leadership: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Takes the Top Spot
Jena, May 17, 2026 – Change of leadership in the championship race: FC Carl Zeiss Jena has conquered the top of the table. This decisive sporting advance puts direct competitor 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig under massive pressure in the final sprint of the season.
Shopping Sunday in Jena: Retailers Open on May 17
Jena, 17.05.2026. Today, the City of Light attracts visitors with a shopping Sunday. Numerous shops in Jena are open this Sunday, inviting citizens and visitors to enjoy a relaxed shopping experience.
Raid Before the Derby: Police Search Apartments of FCC Fans in Jena
In the run-up to the upcoming football derby, the Criminal Investigation Department in Jena has searched several apartments. The large-scale raid targeted 20 suspects from the FC Carl Zeiss Jena fan scene who are accused of a series of partly dangerous criminal offenses.