Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
A series of property damage incidents has shaken the quiet residential area of Fuchslöcher in Jena-Ost. An unknown perpetrator damaged a double-digit number of vehicles in the early hours of Saturday. Police are investigating and evaluating surveillance footage.
A fully automated 24/7 robotic supermarket called “Tante Zukunft” is opening at Holzmarkt 6 in Jena, representing a 120,000-euro investment in the future of retail.
Production has officially begun for nine new Tramlink vehicles in Jena. The 34-million-euro investment aims to replace the aging GT6M fleet by autumn 2026, focusing on accessibility and energy efficiency.
Mental health care in Jena: Nine psychotherapy spots are currently available for the current calendar week. An overview of therapy forms and contact options.
Medical care in Jena is available even on Sundays. From the on-call medical service to emergency pharmacies and the emergency room, here is an overview of the most important contacts for the Saalestadt.
The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena celebrates its 180th anniversary with a keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Andreas Scholl and the opening of the special exhibition ‘Lichtwechsel.’
Exactly 225 years ago, the physicist Johann Wilhelm Ritter discovered ultraviolet radiation in Jena. Today, this discovery serves as the foundation for modern chip production, medicine, and photonics.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG reports a quarterly loss of 4.9 million euros. Weak sales in China and currency effects are weighing on the Jena-based medical technology specialist.
Mobile speed checks are being conducted in Jena today, Saturday. Drivers in Lobeda-Altstadt should be particularly attentive to current traffic reports.
A routine fuel fraud case in Jena led to a significant police success, uncovering a stolen vehicle, drug-influenced driving, and burglary tools.