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Jena, July 4, 2026 – Today, Saturday, the ADFC Jena-Saaletal is taking a stand for democracy and cosmopolitanism with a joint cycling tour to the state capital. The route leads under police escort via the Bundesstraße 7 (B7) to Erfurt.
As the 2026 World Cup kicks off in North America, Jena’s hospitality sector prepares for late-night broadcasts under special noise protection exemptions.
Around 400 cyclists participated in the first Thuringia-wide bicycle rally organized by the ADFC, riding from Jena and other regions to Erfurt to present transport policy demands to the state government.
Around 730 fans of FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt traveled to Jena for the Thuringian Derby despite being unable to attend the match at the stadium. The Federal Police Inspection Erfurt provided an initial summary of the rail travel situation.
For the upcoming Thuringia Derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Rot-Weiß Erfurt on Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Federal Police expect significant restrictions in regional rail traffic and increased security measures.
A detailed analysis of salary structures and living costs in the Free State of Thüringen shows a clear divide between urban centers like Jena and rural regions.
Jena, April 24, 2026. This year’s “Trucker for Kids” rally successfully launched in Jena on Friday. A large convoy of 63 trucks is taking seriously ill children and their families to Erfurt for a carefree day.
Jena/Erfurt, April 23, 2026. Thuringian researchers are advancing the development of high-precision nanostructures. A new machine is intended to manufacture photonic components up to one square meter in size with atomic accuracy in the future.
Great success for school sports in Jena: Class 4b of the Talschule has won the statewide “kids4sports” competition in Erfurt. The school also secured third place, highlighting the success of its sports-focused curriculum.
Erfurt / Weimar, 22.04.2026 – An unusual collection campaign in Thüringen is currently drawing attention to the situation of terminally ill people. Throughout Thüringen, 15,000 socks are to be collected to set a visible sign of solidarity.