Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Following an accident caused by an intoxicated taxi driver at Jena’s Teichgraben, the police continue to search for the owners of damaged bicycles. Numerous bikes were destroyed or heavily damaged in the incident last week.
Jenalöbnitz, 23.04.2026 – Drivers in the adjacent Saale-Holzland-Kreis must prepare for a multi-month full closure. Due to the construction of a new drinking water pipeline, the Kreisstraße 154 will be completely closed to traffic starting April 27, 2026.
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Protestant Congregation of Jena will host an information evening regarding the practice and ethics of church asylum, featuring experts and personal insights.
Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck celebrates its 35th anniversary, evolving from a four-person operation in a Winzerla apartment to a major regional utility serving 100,000 customers.
Jena hosted the annual meeting of the German-speaking member cities of the European Coalition of Cities against Racism (ECCAR), focusing on anti-discrimination work and democratic values.
Jena, 23.04.2026. Mobile speed enforcement is being carried out in Jena today. Drivers in the northern districts should adjust their speed to avoid fines.
During the current migration season in Jena, dedicated volunteers have already rescued nearly 300 common toads, protecting them from traffic as they travel to their spawning grounds.
Jena, April 23, 2026 – The Friedrich Schiller University Jena presents casts of ancient Acropolis reliefs in the new exhibition “Lichtwechsel”. The works are showcased using a special lighting concept to make archaeological details precisely visible.
On Tuesday morning, a rear-end collision involving a public bus and a passenger car occurred in Bahnhofstraße. No injuries were reported.
The Jena-based software company Intershop succeeded in returning to profitability in the first quarter of 2026 through a rigorous cost-cutting program, despite declining revenues.