Fire in Jena: Technical cause in garage
On Sunday afternoon, a technical defect in a battery charging station led to a fire in a garage complex on Bertolt-Brecht-Straße in Jena.
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Vocatium Jena 2026: Trade Fair for Vocational Training & Studies
The Vocatium 2026 trade fair for vocational training and studies begins today at the Sparkassen-Arena Jena, bringing together 55 exhibitors to provide young people with career perspectives.
Season Opening of the Jenaer Philharmonie at the Volkshaus
The Jenaer Philharmonie launched its new season this Sunday with a sold-out concert at the Volkshaus, focusing on the works of Antonín Dvořák.
Rawside, VSK and A.C.K. live at F-Haus Jena
A powerful evening for fans of heavy guitar sounds is coming to the F-Haus: On Saturday, October 24, 2026, three influential bands will present a genre-spanning evening of hardcore and punk.
FLEX Mission: Precision Technology from Jena for Space
Jena, September 13, 2026 – Featuring high-precision optics from Jena, the ESA Earth observation mission FLEX is scheduled to launch on September 15, 2026, from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana. The satellite aims to monitor plant photosynthesis directly from an orbit at an altitude of approximately 814 kilometers.
Jena’s Big Freshman Party: F-Haus Invites Students to the Start of the Semester
Jena, October 15, 2026 – For the upcoming start of the semester, the Jena F-Haus is hosting its traditional freshman party. The event is aimed at all first-year students who wish to make new contacts and exchange ideas across faculties in a relaxed atmosphere before lectures begin.
Fire on Löbderstraße: Jena Police seeking witnesses
In the night from Friday to Saturday, a pavilion was set on fire in Löbderstraße, Jena. The police have launched an investigation into arson and are calling for witnesses.
Nightlife Coordinator in Jena: Review After One Year
Jena, September 13, 2026 – Exactly one year ago, Christoph Litwinow took office as Jena’s first Nightlife Coordinator. The position, funded by the federal government and the city, was intended to serve as a link between clubs, independent organizers, authorities, politicians, and residents. A review after twelve months presents a nuanced picture: while smaller collectives benefit from shorter bureaucratic processes, structural challenges such as a lack of space and rising costs remain.
Deine Freunde 2027: Concert at the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena
The Hamburg hip-hop trio Deine Freunde is coming to Jena! On October 9, 2027, the band will bring their high-energy show ‘Die Kinder spielen verrückt’ to the Sparkassen-Arena. Get ready for a unique concert experience that bridges the gap between generations with powerful beats and relatable lyrics.
Crane damages district heating pipeline in Jena-Oberaue
Jena, September 11, 2026 – A traffic accident on Thursday morning in Oberaue led to significant disruptions in the heat supply. A truck driver had inadvertently extended the crane structure of his vehicle while driving.