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With a historic record turnout of around 4,000 people, Jena celebrated the largest Christopher Street Day in the history of Thüringen on Saturday, sending a powerful signal for diversity and equality.
In September 1976, the MKF-6 multispectral camera from Carl Zeiss Jena made history aboard the Sojus-22 mission, cementing Jena’s role as a global center for precision optics and space technology.
The closure and merger of two busy GP practices in the south of Jena is causing concern among hundreds of patients. From July 1, 2026, the practice operator MED:ON will consolidate its previous locations in Lobeda and Drackendorf at a new, joint site in Jena-Nord.
The Jena State Police Inspectorate is publicly searching for two 14-year-old girls who have been missing since Friday morning. The two students from Jena-Ost are believed to have left the city together.
Due to upcoming asphalt work in Schorba, JES Verkehrsgesellschaft passengers must prepare for significant restrictions. As there are no turning options for buses in the construction area, bus services will be completely cancelled in Schorba during this period.
In view of declining birth rates, the city of Jena is adjusting its planning for daycare centers and schools, while commercial and research sites continue to grow. This raises the fundamental question of whether the strategic course of the city on the Saale is shifting.
On June 30, 2026, the Jenaer Ostbad will be transformed into the realm of the sea god Neptune. Families can expect a day full of water games, fun, and the traditional Neptune baptism.
On June 22, 2026, the city of Jena is hosting a free screening of the film adaptation of Hape Kerkeling’s life story at the Pop-Up FORUM to promote mental health and resilience.
High-tech company VACOM reports a significant recovery following an economic dry spell. Driven by the global AI boom and the booming semiconductor industry, the signs at the Großlöbichau site are pointing toward expansion once again.
The traditional Jena-based company ZEISS has been awarded the Jenaer Familiensiegel for its commitment to work-life balance and its holistic HR concept.