Jena: Call for witnesses following knife attack in the Old Town
The Jena Criminal Investigation Department is seeking public assistance in solving a case of aggravated assault that occurred in Ludwig-Weimar-Gasse.
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Jena: Fraudulent bank employee steals 50,000 euros
An 84-year-old man from Jena fell victim to a professional telephone scam on Monday, resulting in a loss of 50,000 euros.
MDR Documentary on Jena: Excellence by Tradition
The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität is the focus of a new documentary by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), highlighting the institution’s centuries-old history and its modern significance as a center for science.
ad hoc arena in Jena: Naming rights extended until 2034
The ad hoc Group and elf5 Jena GmbH have prematurely extended their partnership regarding the naming rights of the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld by several years. The contract is now binding until 2034, ensuring the ad hoc arena will retain the name of the Thuringian real estate service provider in the long term.
Jena Launches LSZ Program 2027: Submit Project Proposals Now
The city of Jena has opened the application process for the state program ‘Solidary Coexistence of Generations’ (LSZ) for the 2027 funding year.
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.
Special Olympics at Schwimmparadies Jena: Closure Times
The Schwimmparadies Jena will host the Special Olympics Thüringen swimming competition on September 25 and 26, 2026, leading to temporary closures for public swimming.
Jena: Adult Education Center (VHS) lecture on retirement planning on September 21
The Volkshochschule (vhs) Jena is hosting a lecture today, Monday afternoon, focusing on financial security in old age. Under the title ‘Retirement planning correctly planned & implemented – understandable, fair, independent,’ interested parties will receive a practical overview of various pension options.
Family Concert in Jena: The Little Mermaid
On today’s World Children’s Day, the Jenaer Philharmonie invites families and music enthusiasts to a special concert experience at the Volkshaus, featuring the musical fairy tale ‘The Little Mermaid’.
Jena: Nearly 7,000 seniors utilize technology consulting services
Jena. Access to modern technology and digital applications is of great importance for social participation in old age. In late September 2026, two central contact points for seniors in Jena celebrated their two-year anniversary, underscoring the consistently high demand for digital support.