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Jenaer Bäder invites you to a relaxed “FeierAbend am Strandschleicher” at Schleichersee on July 2, 2026, featuring music, cocktails, and a summer atmosphere with free admission.
An attentive citizen in the Jena city area prevented a fraud attempt by a fake police officer on Wednesday afternoon. Through her prudent behavior and targeted questions, the woman was not intimidated, leading the perpetrator to end the call without success.
Jena, June 24, 2026 – A major shake-up at FC Carl Zeiss Jena shortly before the start of the season: Managing Director Patrick Widera is unexpectedly resigning from his position as of June 30, 2026. The 46-year-old is stepping down from his roles in the club and the Spielbetriebs-GmbH for family reasons.
Jena, June 24, 2026. The Hofoper Jena invites young audiences to a special cultural experience this coming Sunday. A version of Gaetano Donizetti’s well-known opera “Don Pasquale,” specially adapted for children and families, will be performed in the historic courtyard of the Universitätshauptgebäude.
Jena, June 24, 2026. Unknown perpetrators broke into a cellar compartment of an apartment building in Jena’s Mühlenstraße and stole an expensive bicycle. The police are now asking the public for relevant information regarding the incident and the whereabouts of the stolen property.
Jena, June 24, 2026. The Integrated Comprehensive School (IGS) “Grete Unrein” is celebrating its 35th anniversary. To mark this festive occasion, the school invites all students, parents, alumni, and interested citizens to a large birthday party and district festival on the school grounds.
On Saturday, June 27, the traditional Paradiestriathlon will be held around the Jenaer Südbad. While the pool remains open, visitors should expect restrictions in the water and on access roads.
Jena, June 24, 2026 – Major shake-up at FC Carl Zeiss Jena: Managing Director Chris Widera has unexpectedly terminated his contract with the Thuringian Regionalliga club. The sudden departure of the executive leaves a significant gap in the club’s economic sector in the middle of preparations for the new season.
The Jena State Police Inspection is urgently seeking public assistance in locating 74-year-old Jutta Marion Maier, who has been missing since Tuesday and is likely in a helpless state due to severe dementia.
Jena, June 24, 2026 – On Tuesday afternoon, a joint theft occurred in a lottery shop in downtown Jena. Two previously unknown perpetrators specifically stole tobacco products from the display and subsequently fled undetected.