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Significant regional income disparities exist in Thüringen. A clear salary gap of over 1,000 euros per month is particularly evident between the flourishing university city of Jena and more rural regions.
Heating oil prices in Jena are currently slightly below the Thüringen state average. For a standard purchase of 3,000 liters, consumers in the city area are currently paying nearly 150 euros per 100 liters.
Kahla / Gera, March 04, 2026. Porzellanmanufaktur Kahla/Thüringen GmbH has filed for insolvency. The aim of the measure is a comprehensive financial restructuring, while operational business activities with approximately 120 employees will be maintained.
In February 2026, the labor market in Saale-Holzland-Kreis saw a slight easing, with 2,273 people registered as unemployed and a high demand for skilled workers in key sectors.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG reports a quarterly loss of 4.9 million euros. Weak sales in China and currency effects are weighing on the Jena-based medical technology specialist.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG has reported a subdued start to the current fiscal year. For the technology hub of Jena, where the company is deeply rooted, these developments are of significant importance for the local economy and labor market.
Intershop Communications AG presents its preliminary business figures for the fiscal year 2025. After a loss in the first three quarters, the focus is now on the fourth quarter results and the outlook for 2026.
Med-tech giant Carl Zeiss Meditec reports a quarterly loss of 4.9 million euros due to challenges in the Chinese market. The Jena-based company is now weighing a production shift to Asia as it adjusts its financial forecast.