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Criminal psychologist Lydia Benecke is coming to Jena. At the F-Haus, the bestselling author will analyze the psychological depths and mechanisms behind toxic relationships, offering profound insights into human behavior and emotional manipulation.
Jena, September 19, 2026 – The Czech band ‘In the Name of Cobain’ will perform at the F-Haus in Jena, bringing the raw, unmistakable sound of the 1990s to the stage. Since 2012, the band has dedicated itself to the legacy of Kurt Cobain, earning recognition for their high level of musical authenticity.
Jena, September 19, 2026 – How much of the ‘East’ is still within us? Janka Partisanka from Jena and Dorothea, who lives in Erfurt and hails from East Westphalia, explore this question. Through a humorous and subtle change of perspective, the two women shed light on everyday life between East and West.
Jena, September 19, 2026 – The dispute over the location of the Jena fan scene has been ongoing for many years. The municipal development plan for the stadium of 1. FC Carl Zeiss Jena originally intended for the supporters, and the Ultras in particular, to move to the North Curve. To this day, however, this step has not been taken.
Art enthusiasts have the opportunity to visit the studio of Falko Bärenwald in Jena this Saturday. As part of the Thuringian Action Day, the artist is presenting current works in painting, graphics, and sculpture.
The appeal proceedings against Maja T. have begun at the Budapest Court of Appeal. The prosecution is now demanding significantly longer prison sentences in the Budapest complex case.
The historic Romantikerhaus in the center of Jena is set for a fundamental redesign. As the only museum in Germany dedicated to the history and significance of Early Romanticism at its original site, the building is to be developed into a modern cultural landmark.
Jena, September 18, 2026 – Today, JenaKultur and the City of Jena are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Eduard Rosenthal with a festive symposium. The event features numerous prominent guests from the fields of politics, science, and culture.
Großbockedra / Jena – On Thursday, fraudsters used a perfidious scheme to swindle a man in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis out of 50,000 euros in cash. The criminal investigation department has launched an investigation and is issuing an urgent warning regarding this modus operandi.
Jena. An 18-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Erlanger Allee on Thursday afternoon. The young woman was trapped under a tram and required medical attention from emergency services.