Dangerous Finds in the Forest: Jena Police Seize Bear Trap near Cospeda
A 36-year-old walker made a dangerous discovery in a forest area near Jena: Illegal animal traps, including a so-called bear trap, were seized.
Pedestrian Tracking in Jena: City Installs Laser Counters in the City Center
In the Jena city center, pedestrians and cyclists are now being recorded by modern Lidar sensors. The city is using the new counting systems to obtain a detailed picture of movement flows in the center.
DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Narrowly Misses Sensation Against Wolfsburg in Penalty Shootout
Jena, April 05, 2026. The female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena narrowly missed a sensation in the DFB-Pokal. In a dramatic semi-final against the heavy favorites VfL Wolfsburg, the team from Thüringen was only defeated in the decisive penalty shootout.
Robbery at Ernst-Abbe-Platz: 14-year-old forced to hand over shoes
Jena, 05.04.2026 – On Saturday evening, a 14-year-old was mugged by a group of youths in the city center. Under the threat of violence, the unidentified main perpetrator forced the victim to surrender his conspicuous brand-name shoes.
DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: National Player Minge Warns of Resilient FCC Women
Jena, 05.04.2026 – The footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena host the heavy favorites VfL Wolfsburg this afternoon for the DFB-Pokal semi-final. Despite the clear underdog role of the Thuringian side, national player Janina Minge expects a tough challenge for the defending champions from Niedersachsen.
Historical find from Neuengönna: Photo shows unknown tram pioneer
Jena/Neuengönna, 05.04.2026. Just in time for the major 125th anniversary of the Jena tram, a special historical document is moving into the spotlight. A photo rescued years ago from the surrounding area shows a previously unknown pioneer of urban local transport and is now sparking interest in the city’s history.
Rotten Wood and Corrosion: Pedestrian Bridge in Wöllnitz to be Renovated
Jena/Wöllnitz, 04.04.2026. Due to rotten wood and corrosion damage, the wooden cable-stayed bridge over Stadtrodaer Straße in the Wöllnitz district must be renovated. Initial traffic restrictions through narrowing signs are already active.
Windows Smashed with Stone: Series of Car Break-ins in Jena Nord
Jena-Nord, 04.04.2026 – In the early hours of Saturday morning, a car alarm woke residents in Jena Nord from their sleep. A previously unknown perpetrator smashed the windows of several vehicles with a large stone to reach valuables in the interior.
Critical Mass in April: Joint Ride with “Radeln ohne Alter”
Jena, 04.04.2026 – The monthly bicycle demonstration “Critical Mass” is focusing on the topic of barrier-free mobility in April. Next Tuesday, April 7, the ride will start in the city center together with the association “Radeln ohne Alter”.
Center closed for Thüringer Holzmarkt: New construction sites in Jena
Jena, April 4, 2026. Drivers in the Jena city area must prepare for significant traffic disruptions in the coming days. For the upcoming Thüringer Holzmarkt, the center will be extensively closed to traffic, and new construction measures are beginning across the city.