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A destroyed storage shed due to a fire at the historic Grüne Tanne, the end for a traditional shop in the city center, and a gastronomic restart at the alter Güterbahnhof: An overview of recent events in Jena.
The city of Jena is bringing the important topic of children’s rights directly to the city center. Starting at the end of May, an interactive hands-on exhibition for families, kindergarten, and primary school children will open in the Goethe-Galerie.
Jena, May 13, 2026. The planned establishment of a Bundeswehr medical examination center in Jena continues to cause intense discussion in the city. The Green Youth Thuringia has now also taken a clear stance against the military project, warning against misprioritizing the interests of young people.
The city of Jena has filed a criminal complaint against the youth organization Linksjugend Thüringen following explicit threats of property damage against a planned Bundeswehr recruitment center. The public prosecutor’s office is now investigating potential disturbances of the public peace.
In his latest video message, Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche summarizes the most important local political developments in Jena, focusing on the city’s economic standing and a newly adopted strategy to combat illegal graffiti.
A dispute over a 20-cent difference in a deposit voucher escalated at a tegut branch in Jena’s Goethe Galerie, resulting in a physical assault on a cashier.