Attempted Burglary in Jena-Winzerla: Attentive Neighbor Scares Off Perpetrator
Jena-Winzerla, 01.03.2026 – A loud noise and quick action prevented a burglary into a detached house in the Winzerla district on Saturday afternoon.
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New Year’s Swim Rescheduled: Jenaer Bäder Invite to Ice Bathing in the Südbad
The New Year’s swim in Jena’s Südbad, originally planned for the turn of the year, will be held this coming weekend after the Schleichersee was covered in a thick layer of ice for weeks.
“The whole day is ruined”: Jena bus drivers complain about high workloads in public transport
Jena, 28.02.2026. Split shifts, short rest periods, and long shifts are increasingly burdening the driving staff of Jenaer Nahverkehr. The union Verdi criticizes structural problems, while the employers’ association vehemently disagrees.
Membership Decline: “Technik-Geschichte in Jena” Association Struggles for Survival
The “Technik-Geschichte in Jena” association is sounding the alarm: despite its vital role in the city’s identity, the institution is threatened with closure due to a massive lack of new members to secure its historical heritage.
Last Sauna Night Before Renovation: GalaxSea Celebrates Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
Before the GalaxSea leisure pool closes for extensive renovations in June, the Jenaer Bädergesellschaft invites wellness fans to a final highlight: the “Hanami” Asian Sauna Night on March 6, 2026.
Criticism from Passenger Association: Paradies and West Stations Fail in Thüringen Comparison
Jena, 28.02.2026. While the major main stations in Thüringen are well-positioned according to the passenger association Pro Bahn, the city center stations in Jena stand out negatively in a statewide comparison. Particularly the lack of sanitary facilities and a shortage of lockers are criticized.
Warning strike in Jena public transport: Emergency buses secure connection to Lobeda
Jena, February 28, 2026. The ongoing warning strike is paralyzing regular public transport in Jena until Sunday morning. Nevertheless, for the first time, an emergency bus service has been established between the city center and the district of Lobeda.
96 Transports to the War Zone: Jena Resident Angelika Pabst is “Thüringerin des Monats”
Angelika Pabst from Jena has been honored with the title “Thüringerin des Monats” for February 2026. Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, she has accompanied 96 aid transports into the crisis zone.
2,000 Euros from Dance Gala: SV SCHOTT Jena Donates to Local Hospice
SV SCHOTT Jena e.V. has handed over a donation of 2,000 euros to the Förderverein Hospiz Jena. The amount results from the proceeds of the club’s own dance gala and will benefit the direct support of seriously ill people in the Lichtstadt.
Mixed feelings in Zwätzen: Residents skeptical of tram expansion in Himmelreich
Jena, February 27, 2026. A planned tram expansion in the north of Jena is causing mixed feelings among residents. A recent survey in the Himmelreich (Zwätzen) residential area shows that enthusiasm for the infrastructure project is significantly dampened.