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On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the 25th Jena Prize for Civil Courage was presented at the Historical Town Hall in Jena, honoring individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their fellow citizens.
Jena, 13.07.2026 – Thanks to the courageous intervention of a resident, police were able to stop a case of domestic violence in Stauffenberg-Straße on Sunday evening. A heavily intoxicated man had previously thrown furniture out of a window and attacked his partner.
Jena, July 8, 2026 – An incident on tram line 4 led to a police deployment at Steinweg on Tuesday afternoon. A passenger physically attacked a ticket inspector after being found without a valid ticket.
Jena, July 7, 2026 – On Monday afternoon, an assault occurred in Jena’s city center in which an elderly wheelchair user was attacked. A courageous witness intervened immediately but was injured by the perpetrator in the process.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Jenaer Preis für Zivilcourage, a special award for continuous commitment will be presented this year alongside the regular prize. Citizens have until July 3 to nominate deserving individuals for the honor.
A heavily intoxicated man was apprehended in Jena after performing unconstitutional gestures. Thanks to a vigilant witness, the police were able to stop the 47-year-old in Goethestraße.