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The Munich-based band Dreiviertelblut is bringing their unique ‘folklore-free folk music’ to Jena. The concert is scheduled for April 2027 at the traditional F-Haus venue.
In the highly anticipated Central German basketball derby, Science City Jena came up short on Saturday. The guests from the Mitteldeutscher Basketball Club (MBC) from Weißenfels won the match and took the points home.
Jena, 21.03.2026 – An innovative art project by students from the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule (EAH) Jena combines biography work with creative expression. Under the title “Alte Hände – Neue Bilder”, seniors put their most valuable life memories on paper.
With more than 500 volunteers, the annual “SaalePutz” environmental campaign in Jena achieved record participation this year. Participants cleared the banks and waters of the Saale of waste, while a new scientific program allowed citizens to investigate water quality.
Jena, 21.03.2026 – Drivers in Jena must expect mobile speed checks at several locations this Saturday. According to current reports, speed cameras are being deployed in the city area again to increase road safety, affecting various districts in the east and west of the city.
Munich-based drone specialist Quantum Systems presented details regarding the acquisition of the AI company Spleenlab during an event at the Jentower. The deal bundles extensive expertise in the field of unmanned and autonomous aviation.
Drivers and pedestrians in the center of Jena must prepare for significant restrictions in the coming weeks due to extensive resurfacing work at Fürstengraben.
Around 80 students from all over Thüringen gathered at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) Jena last Wednesday to demonstrate their knowledge in the 2nd round of the State Chemistry Olympiad.
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Agentur für Arbeit Jena will host the “Uniformed Professions Day,” offering comprehensive information on career paths with the police, fire department, and Bundeswehr.
Jena, March 20, 2026. Two musicians from the Jenaer Philharmonie caused a stir on Friday with a spontaneous drumming performance in the city center. René Münch and Alexander Schuchert used the unannounced appearance in the pedestrian zone to draw attention to an upcoming concert.