Shopping around the clock: Robot supermarket opens at Jenaer Holzmarkt
A new 24/7 automated supermarket called “Tante Zukunft” is opening at Holzmarkt 6 in Jena, featuring a 120,000-euro picking robot capable of handling frozen goods.
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Sport meets Bass: New Event Format “After Run Beats” Launched at StadtLab Jena
A new event format combining physical activity, electronic music, and social gathering starts today at StadtLab Jena under the title “After Run Beats x Techno Ping Pong.”
Healthy into Old Age: Jena Evening Lecture at the University Hospital Provides Information
On February 25, 2026, the Jena Evening Lecture at the Universitätsklinikum Jena will focus on healthy aging. Prof. Dr. Tino Prell will explain the difference between biological and chronological age and how lifestyle influences longevity.
Innovation in the “Optical Valley”: Jena-based company develops virtual eye test
A technology company from Jena has developed a virtual eye test to detect vision defects faster and more efficiently, further cementing the city’s reputation as a global center for optical technologies and photonics.
Quiet Hour in Jena: Supermarket in Lobeda-Ost tests sensory-friendly shopping
The REWE-Markt in Jena Lobeda-Ost is introducing a ‘Quiet Hour’ to make shopping easier for people with autism, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities by reducing noise and light.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena: Harald Irmscher Celebrates 80th Birthday – A Legend of the “Fiat-Elf”
Harald Irmscher, one of the most influential figures in the history of FC Carl Zeiss Jena and a former GDR international, celebrates his 80th birthday. Known for his technical elegance and strategic vision, he remains a central icon of the legendary “Fiat-Elf.”
Farewell after 150 Years: Striking Copper Beech at the Botanischer Garten Must Be Removed
A 150-year-old copper beech in Jena’s city center is slated for removal due to severe fungal decay. The tree at the intersection of Fürstengraben and Bibliotheksweg poses a safety risk to the public.
Timetable Adjustments for Jenaer Nahverkehr: Changes After Winter Holidays
Starting February 23, 2026, Jenaer Nahverkehr is implementing timetable changes on tram line 3 and bus lines 10, 11, 12, and 16 to improve connections during morning peak hours.
In custody for 99 cents: Escalation after shoplifting in Jena
A 42-year-old man spent the night in a police cell after stealing a pastry worth 0.99 euros. The situation in Jena escalated into a physical fight and insults against officers.
Economy in Jena: Carl Zeiss Meditec reports weak start to the year
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG has reported a subdued start to the current fiscal year. For the technology hub of Jena, where the company is deeply rooted, these developments are of significant importance for the local economy and labor market.