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Ostbad Jena will open the new outdoor pool season on May 15. While admission prices remain unchanged, a new health promotion initiative will allow seniors to swim for free during early morning hours five days a week.
High demand for the Thüringer Pokalfinale in Jena: Over 7,200 tickets have already been sold for the upcoming final at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
Jena, May 09, 2026 – A sigh of relief for basketball fans on the Saale: Science City Jena has successfully secured its place in the league. In a nerve-wracking thriller, the team narrowly defeated Heidelberg after overtime.
Jena, 05/09/2026 – The German Red Cross (DRK) has officially inaugurated a new education center in Jena. Starting immediately, the new facility will bundle essential training and education programs centrally under one roof.
The Jena Spring Market has officially opened its gates, bringing a festive atmosphere to the center of the City of Light. Highlights include the iconic Ferris wheel and a spacious layout for visitors.
Science City Jena successfully secured their place in the top division with a decisive home win against Heidelberg on Thursday evening.
Jena, 08.05.2026. Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is dedicating a large-scale project to the lives of people in the region around the year 1600. The research is the subject of various TV magazines this Friday.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Jenaer Preis für Zivilcourage, a special award for continuous commitment will be presented this year alongside the regular prize. Citizens have until July 3 to nominate deserving individuals for the honor.
A fire broke out at a company site in Jena on Wednesday afternoon. Six employees were injured by smoke inhalation, and a milling machine was completely destroyed, resulting in significant property damage.
Jena, 08.05.2026 – Böttcher AG is recording significant sales growth of around twelve percent, but is putting planned investments in Germany on hold for the time being. Furthermore, the e-commerce company has announced spatial changes for its Jena location.