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An unusual conflict in Jena led to a man being locked out on his own balcony following a heated argument about household chores, requiring police intervention.
A fire in the backyard of the traditional restaurant „Grüne Tanne“ in Jena-Ost triggered a major emergency response on Tuesday night, resulting in temporary disruptions to local tram services at Camsdorfer Brücke.
A massive supercolony of the invasive garden ant is currently spreading through parts of Jena. The infestation covers an area equivalent to 60 football fields and has reached private living spaces.
Jena, May 15, 2026 – This coming Sunday, a flea market held on the occasion of the Wippertusfest will attract bargain hunters to Brückenstraße. We summarize the most important details for the weekend.
Jena, May 15, 2026. The Criminal Investigation Department (KPI) Jena executed a total of 47 search warrants during a large-scale operation last Tuesday. The measures targeted 20 suspects in several Thüringer cities.
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.
On May 19, 2026, Jena celebrates the 13th Day of Diversity at Holzmarkt. Under the motto “Together a Whole,” numerous organizations invite the public to an afternoon of music, information, and interactive activities promoting inclusion and tolerance.
Jena, 15.05.2026. The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena invites the public to the exciting theme week “What is Life?” from May 18 to 22, 2026, featuring 34 events and insights into current research.
Jena, 15.05.2026. Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is set to receive extensive funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The approved Collaborative Research Centers (SFB) focus on developing new tools for virus research and the sustainable production of green hydrogen.
Serious incident in the center of Jena: A man has suffered severe injuries in the area of the Paradiespark. The police have immediately launched an investigation.