Drone Show Instead of Fireworks? Jena Examines New Rules for New Year’s Eve
The city administration of Jena is evaluating new concepts for future New Year’s Eve celebrations, focusing on safety and alternatives like drone shows.
Animal Welfare
Illegal animal traps discovered near Cospeda: PETA offers 500 Euro reward
Dangerous and illegal animal traps were discovered in a forest area north of Jena over the weekend. The animal rights organization PETA has now offered a reward for information leading to the capture of the perpetrators.
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.
MDR show „Tierisch tierisch“ visits Tierheim Jena
Tierheim Jena has made it onto television: In the current episode of the MDR show „Tierisch tierisch,“ presenter Uta Bresan introduces animals looking for a home from the city on the Saale.
PETA Action in Jena City Center: Activists Stage Human Meat Packaging
The animal rights organization PETA is planning a sensational protest action in the city center of Jena for the coming Monday. With a life-sized “meat tray” in which an activist is packaged deceptively realistically, the organization aims to set a drastic sign against industrial animal farming.
Joint Reporting Portal: NABU Jena Launches Project Against Bird Strikes on Glass Surfaces
NABU Jena and NABU Leipzig have launched a joint online portal to document bird strikes on glass surfaces, aiming to identify danger zones and implement protection measures.
Uncertain Future in Laasan: What Will Happen to the Horses of the “Green Heart” Ranch?
Following the death of the operator of the “Green Heart” Western Ranch in Jena-Laasan, the future of the facility and its animals remains uncertain. Residents and animal lovers are concerned about the welfare of the horses as succession questions remain unresolved.