Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Jena, 02.07.2026 – The long-term security of old-age provision is one of the most pressing socio-political issues of our time. While other social topics in Jena are currently attracting attention, the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität will soon host a lecture on a topic that affects every citizen.
Jena, July 2, 2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena is setting the course for the future and has signed local striking talent Benno Walter. The 18-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Blue-Yellow-Whites.
Saale-Holzland-Kreis/Stadtroda (02.07.2026) – A hanging power cable caused significant traffic disruptions and a curious operation on the L1077 between Stadtroda and Erdmannsdorf on Wednesday morning. Several trucks got caught on the line, but fortunately, there was no danger from electric current at any time.
André Sack, Managing Director of Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck, has been elected as the new chairman of the Thuringian state group of the Association of Local Public Utilities (VKU).
Jena, July 02, 2026 – Just in time for the start of the Thuringian summer holidays, the Jenzig offers exciting leisure activities for families and nature enthusiasts this coming weekend. In addition to the interactive dinosaur trail, an atmospheric event with a panoramic view awaits on Jena’s local mountain.
The nature experience center forum natura in the Jenaer Stadtforst is offering summer holiday workshops for students, focusing on microscopy and the historical traces of forest labor.
The Jena-based Böttcher AG is supporting the local association Grenzenlos with a major donation of 25,000 euros to establish the new care service “Die Helfenden”.
Unknown perpetrators stole 12 ceiling lights from a construction site at Inselplatz in Jena, causing significant financial damage.
A cyclist was involved in a collision in Wagnergasse, Jena. Despite falling onto the asphalt, a helmet prevented serious head injuries.
The Jena Fire Department is providing support for a major fire in Meuselwitz, demonstrating the close cooperation between Thuringian fire services during complex emergencies.