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Forty-five years after the death of the civil rights activist Matthias Domaschk in Stasi custody, his fate remains a symbol of repression in the GDR and a central point of remembrance in Jena.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) looks back on a successful 6th Long Night of Sciences, which attracted numerous visitors to the laboratories and research areas. A newly published image gallery now documents the highlights and the diversity of the medical research presented.
An unusual incident in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis caused a stir on Sunday morning when three free-roaming horses triggered a parked car’s automatic emergency call system (eCall) by kicking it.
A rear-end collision between two BMWs occurred on the B88 in Kahla on Friday afternoon after a driver failed to notice a vehicle stopping at a red light.
Jena police report several incidents over the past weekend, including the apprehension of juvenile graffiti sprayers in West and North Jena, and a major motorhome theft in the Winzerla district.
The police are searching for 15-year-old Marie Wessel from the Jena district of Winzerla, who has been missing since last Monday. As the young girl may be in a helpless situation, the police are urgently asking the public for assistance.
Jena, June 13, 2026 – Next Thursday, a high-profile panel discussion will take place at the Jena F-Haus regarding rumors and potential plans for the establishment of a Bundeswehr recruitment center in the city. Organized by the Jugendparlament Jena, the event highlights the controversial positions between local politics, youth representatives, and the regional peace movement.
Jena, 13.06.2026 – Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck are launching a cross-media anniversary campaign today, Saturday, across the city area, the web, and social media channels. Under the motto “Moments that electrified us,” the energy provider commemorates the beginning of the electrical age in Jena 125 years ago and links key historical moments with modern urban development.
On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Jena-Zentrum exit on the A4 in the direction of Frankfurt am Main will be fully closed for two hours due to urgent maintenance work.
On June 25, 2026, a guided hike for people with dementia and their relatives will take place from Ammerbach to Nennsdorf. The offer can be billed through long-term care insurance.