Custody Dispute Escalates: Woman Attacks Man in Public
A family dispute in Jena escalated into physical violence on Wednesday evening. An attentive witness alerted the police after a woman attacked a man.
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50 Years of FOTO-Klub JENA´78: Anniversary Exhibition in the Thüringer Landtag
FOTO-Klub JENA´78 e.V. celebrates its 50th anniversary with a major jubilee exhibition at the Landtagshochhaus in Erfurt, showcasing five decades of photographic history from Jena.
Traffic Disruptions in Jena: 1,200 Participants Expected at Demonstration in the Center
Due to a registered demonstration under the motto „Schulstreik gegen die Wehrpflicht“, traffic restrictions will occur in the Jena city center today, Thursday. Road users must prepare for temporary closures and waiting times during the midday period.
Accident on Altenburger Straße: Senior Injured
Jena, 05.03.2026 – A traffic accident involving two senior citizens occurred on Altenburger Straße on Wednesday morning. One driver sustained minor injuries, and both vehicles suffered significant property damage.
Over 100,000 Euro in Damages: Police Warn of Massive Investment Fraud in Ostthüringen
The Polizei Ostthüringen is currently warning of criminal financial transactions on the internet following a massive case of investment fraud resulting in losses exceeding 100,000 Euro.
Vaulted Ceiling Damaged: Stadtkirche St. Michael Remains Closed – Renovation Requires Donations
Jena, March 5, 2026. The Stadtkirche St. Michael remains closed following a ceiling collapse last year. The congregation is now asking the public for support for the upcoming renovation.
Thüringen Minister Tischner visits the Deutsches Optisches Museum in Jena
The Thüringen Minister for Education, Science and Culture, Christian Tischner, paid an official visit to the Deutsches Optisches Museum in Jena to emphasize its significance for the regional cultural and scientific landscape.
Archives Day in Jena: SCHOTT Archive Opens with Focus on Otto Schott
Jena, March 4, 2026. On the occasion of the nationwide “Archives Day,” the SCHOTT corporate archive will open its doors to interested visitors this coming Saturday. The focus will be on historical documents, rare photographs, and the life of glass pioneer Otto Schott.
Culinary City Tour: Discovering Jena Bite by Bite
Starting at the end of March, the university city of Jena invites visitors to a special discovery tour. A new three-hour tour combines exciting insights into the city’s history with exclusive culinary stops in the Jena city center.
20-Million-Euro Project: Foundation Stone Laid for New Jena University Forum
Jena, March 4, 2026. Friedrich Schiller University Jena is receiving a new communication and meeting center. Today, the foundation stone for the multi-million euro project in the city center was laid.