Jena U19 celebrates promotion to A-Division and playoff entry
Science City Jena’s U19 basketball team secured their return to the NBBL A-Division and a spot in the 2026 playoffs with a dominant 91:60 victory over Würzburg.
New Location for 2026: Family Festival and Environment Day Move to “Kleines Paradies”
On May 30, 2026, Jena will host the popular event “Dein Tag im Paradies.” Due to construction work on the Rasenmühleninsel, the festival is moving to the “Kleines Paradies” meadow behind the Paradiesbahnhof.
Attentive Neighbor Stops Theft Spree: Two Suspects Apprehended in Jena
Following a tip from an attentive resident, police in Jena arrested two men aged 25 and 33. Officers seized burglary tools, suspected stolen property, and narcotics.
Serious Accident in Jena: Cyclist (90) Struck by Tram
A 90-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries on Monday in Jena after colliding with a tram at a level crossing. The driver and passengers suffered from shock, while police investigate the cause of the accident.
Warning against Phone Scammers: Fake Police Officers Seize 250,000 Euros in Ostthüringen
A wave of organized phone fraud is currently affecting Ostthüringen. Scammers posing as police and bank employees have defrauded victims of approximately 250,000 euros.
From TV Crime to Poetry: Literary Highlights of the Week in and around Jena
Jena offers a diverse literary program this week, featuring TV star Roland Jankowsky, poetic readings in Jena-Ost, and regional fairy tales in Bürgel.
“Let’s Funk” at Kassablanca: The Blue Beans Big Band Brings the Groove to Jena
A musical highlight awaits the cultural city of Jena: The Blue Beans Big Band invites you to a concert evening at the traditional venue Kassablanca under the motto “Let’s Funk.” The event, organized by the Musik- und Kunstschule Jena, promises an energetic mix of big band tradition, modern funk, and Latin elements.
Dog Attack in Jena-Lobeda: Intoxicated Owner Loses Animal After Biting Incident
A serious incident occurred in Jena-Lobeda on Monday afternoon when a dog bit two people. Both the 28-year-old owner and the victims were heavily intoxicated, leading to the immediate seizure of the animal by the authorities.
Attention Drivers: Mobile Speed Cameras in Jena-Vierzehnheiligen this Tuesday
Mobile speed controls are being conducted in Jena-Vierzehnheiligen today, specifically near the Freiwillige Feuerwehr, to enhance traffic safety in rural areas.
Mobile Speed Cameras in Jena: Radar Control at the Vierzehnheiligen Fire Department
Motorists in Jena must pay close attention to speed limits today as police conduct mobile speed measurements in the Vierzehnheiligen district, specifically near the local volunteer fire department.