Jena: 304 new citizens welcomed at naturalization ceremony
In the first half of 2026, the city of Jena officially granted German citizenship to 304 individuals from 49 nations.
Integration
Cinema at the Kassa: “Im Osten was Neues” in Jena
The Kassablanca in Jena presents the documentary “Im Osten was Neues” (Germany 2025) this evening, exploring themes of rehabilitation and integration in East German small towns.
i-work Award 2026: Werner Systemgastronomie in Jena honored
Jena, September 10, 2026. Werner Systemgastronomie Jena has been awarded this year’s i-work corporate prize for its exemplary integration efforts. The award was presented by JenaWirtschaft during the International Business Lounge.
Federal Cross of Merit awarded to committed Jena resident
Dr. Barbara Albrethsen-Keck from Jena has been awarded the Cross of Merit on Ribbon for her outstanding voluntary commitment to social cohesion. Thuringia’s Prime Minister Mario Voigt presented the honor, awarded by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in the Thüringer Staatskanzlei.
Ceremonial Reception: Jena Welcomes 303 New Citizens
The city of Jena officially welcomed 303 new German citizens naturalized in the second half of 2025 during a ceremony at the Jenaer Rathaus, highlighting the city’s international diversity.