Flight from Police Control in Kahla Ends at Stone Wall
A 44-year-old driver caused an accident on Monday afternoon while attempting to evade a traffic stop. Under the influence of drugs, he crashed his vehicle into a stone wall.
Fire in Garbage Truck: Deflagration Triggers Fire Brigade Operation in Jena
A deflagration in a garbage truck led to a fire in Jena on Monday morning. The fire brigade responded quickly; no injuries were reported.
Car slides into Gemdenbach: Rescue operation in Jena’s Gemdental
Jena, May 19, 2026 – A failed turning maneuver in Gemdental ended in the water on Monday afternoon. A driver slid into the adjacent Gemdenbach with his car, triggering a rapid response from emergency services.
Failed U-turn: Car ends up in the Gemündbach stream bed
A failed U-turn in the Gemdental area of Jena led to an unusual traffic accident on Monday afternoon. A car veered off the paved surface and landed in the adjacent stream bed.
Former swimming pool in Jena-Lobeda to become an adventure venue
The old swimming pool in Jena-Lobeda is facing a fundamental realignment. Based on a new feasibility study, the building is to serve as a leisure and adventure venue for the district in the future.
Mobile Speed Cameras in Jena-Süd: Radar Controls Reported for Monday
At the start of the week, drivers in Jena must prepare for speed controls. According to current reports, mobile speed cameras are active in the city area this Monday to monitor the speed of road users.
Thuringia Derby: Fan Marches by FCC and RWE Supporters in Jena
Jena, 18.05.2026. Ahead of the high-stakes Thuringia Derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt last Saturday, protest actions took place in Jena. Both fan groups demonstrated against the significantly reduced ticket allocation for the traveling away fans.
Portrait in the Crosshairs: Jena Ultras Display Criminal Motif Against Mayor Benjamin Koppe
Jena, 18.05.2026 – An incident involving the fan scene of FC Carl Zeiss Jena is causing a stir and outrage. Ultras of the club presented a controversial and criminal motif directed directly at Jena Mayor Benjamin Koppe.
“Blues im Mai” Benefit Festival: Live Music for the Vault of the Stadtkirche St. Michael
Jena, May 18, 2026. With music, community, and a spirit of giving, the Jena parish is supporting the upcoming renovation of the Stadtkirche St. Michael. For the “Blues im Mai” benefit festival on Whit Monday, the historic Kirchplatz will be transformed into a musical stage for a good cause.
After Renovation: Zeiss-Planetarium Jena Completed Just in Time for 100th Anniversary
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is on the verge of its reopening. Following extensive renovation and modernization, the tradition-steeped venue will be completed exactly in time for its 100th birthday.