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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.
Researchers in Thüringen are developing a novel machine for high-precision nanostructures on photonic components, aiming for a world-first scale of one square meter with sub-atomic precision.
Ahead of the high-stakes Thüringenderby in the Cup semi-final, FC Carl Zeiss Jena has issued detailed travel instructions. Due to a fan march in Erfurt, pre-match shuttle buses are cancelled, and individual rail travel is strongly discouraged.
A renewed warning strike by the Verdi union caused massive disruptions in Thuringian local transport from Friday to Sunday. While Jena operated on a limited emergency schedule, other cities like Erfurt faced a complete standstill.
Jena, March 13, 2026. Those in search of antiques, vintage clothing, or nostalgic toys will find numerous opportunities across Thüringen on many weekends. The “City of Light” Jena, along with neighboring cities such as Erfurt and Gera, offers regular havens for treasure hunters and flea market enthusiasts.
Football fans must expect significant travel restrictions for the highly anticipated Thuringian Derby semi-final. The Erfurt Federal Police warn of construction-related delays on rail lines between East Thuringia and the state capital.
Following a football match in Central Germany, the Federal Police are investigating multiple offenses and managed a large-scale operation to keep rival fan groups from Erfurt, Leipzig, and Jena separated on rail routes.
FOTO-Klub JENA´78 e.V. celebrates its 50th anniversary with a major jubilee exhibition at the Landtagshochhaus in Erfurt, showcasing five decades of photographic history from Jena.