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The ‘Tauschhaus 2.0’ in Jena has established itself as a successful model for waste prevention, with a 78 percent reuse rate and nearly 33,000 visitors in 2025.
The Tauschhaus 2.0 project in Jena has achieved a significant environmental milestone by saving 156 tons of CO2 through the promotion of a circular economy and resource conservation.
Children playing in a sandbox in Jena-Lobeda discovered a hand grenade-like object. Police and explosive ordnance disposal experts were called to the scene to secure the area.
Carl Zeiss Meditec reports a loss of 4.9 million euros in the first quarter. The main reasons are changes in the Chinese market and currency effects. The company is now planning a strategic realignment.
A 52-year-old man caused a significant police operation in Jena on Tuesday. Highly intoxicated with 2.10 per mille, he harassed staff and customers in a drugstore and attempted to steal a radio.
A minor shoplifting incident in Jena’s city center escalated on Tuesday evening, leading to multiple criminal charges and police custody for a 42-year-old man who consumed a pastry without paying and engaged in a physical altercation.
A 37-year-old resident in Jena, Lobeda-Altstadt, discovered his grey Hyundai IONIQ5 was stolen from his private property overnight. Police have launched an investigation and an international search.
Medical care in Jena is guaranteed around the clock on February 18, 2026. Find an overview of the most important emergency numbers and contact points for medical assistance, pharmacies, and dental care.
Intershop Communications AG presents its preliminary business figures for the fiscal year 2025. After a loss in the first three quarters, the focus is now on the fourth quarter results and the outlook for 2026.
Jena. First impressions count – and that applies to a municipality’s digital presence as well. On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Jena city administration presented a fundamentally redesigned homepage for its official portal, jena.de.