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Jena, May 27, 2026 – The German music landscape is facing a historic moment: Next Saturday, May 30, 2026, the band Unheilig will celebrate its highly anticipated stage comeback at Jena’s Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. After a ten-year hiatus from live performances, the group is launching its major summer tour here.
The mudslinging between the Regionalliga side FC Carl Zeiss Jena and its former coach Volkan Uluc reaches a new peak. Following recent public statements by the former coach, the management of the traditional Thuringian club has now reacted with unusual clarity.
Jena, May 26, 2026. Exactly 30 years ago, a moment for eternity occurred in Jena’s sporting history: On May 25, 1996, Czech javelin thrower Jan Železný threw the equipment to a distance of 98.48 meters, which remains unbeaten to this day.
On May 25, 1996, Jan Zelezny set a world record of 98.48 meters in Jena. Three decades later, the sporting world looks back at this historic achievement at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
Jena, May 25, 2026 – Midfielder Justin Schau is hanging up his boots. At FC Carl Zeiss Jena, the long-time key player bid an emotional farewell to the fans at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces ZFC Meuselwitz in the Thüringenpokal final at the ad hoc Arena im Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. The match marks the end of an emotional season and the final game for coach Volkan Uluc.
On May 25, 1996, Jan Železný set a world record of 98.48 meters in Jena. Three decades later, the mark remains the longest-standing record in modern athletics.
Following the missed promotion to the 3. Liga, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is preparing for a personnel realignment. Head coach Volkan Uluc will leave the club after the Thüringenpokal final, while Sporting Director Miroslav Jovic searches for a successor.
This Friday evening, the highly anticipated Thüringenpokal final takes place at Jena’s Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld as FC Carl Zeiss Jena hosts defending champions ZFC Meuselwitz.
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, FC Carl Zeiss Jena will face ZFC Meuselwitz in the Thüringenpokal final at the ad hoc Arena. The match marks the final game for head coach Volkan Uluc and offers a chance to qualify for the DFB-Pokal.