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A look back at September 1900 shows the Marktplatz in Jena as a vibrant center of trade and social life, overseen by the mechanical figure Schnapphans.
Jena, March 14, 2026. The term “Fidschis” is a striking example of discriminatory everyday language that emerged in the GDR and became radicalized in the post-reunification era.
In April 1946, the forced merger of the KPD and SPD into the SED marked a political turning point in the Soviet occupation zone, laying the foundation for the GDR dictatorship and profoundly altering the political landscape of Thüringen.
In May 1946, the founding of Deutsche Film-AG (DEFA) laid the foundation for state-controlled film production in the Soviet occupation zone, establishing cinema as a central tool for social reorientation after World War II.
Jena, March 14, 2026 – A look into the past of the City of Light: On October 14, 1900, the Jenaer Stadttheater at Engelplatz opened its doors for the first time under municipal management. The privately run “Köhlersches Theater” was transformed into a cultural center for all citizens.
A year after his severe diagnosis, 50-year-old Thomas Eisenkumpel from Jena reflects on a life-threatening operation that pushed him to his absolute limits.
Jena, March 14, 2026. Several new construction projects will begin in the Jena city area next week. Road users and pedestrians must prepare for significant restrictions and detours, particularly at Fürstengraben.
Jena, March 14, 2026 – Historic success for the female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena: With a clear victory against SC Sand, they advance to the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal for the first time in 16 years.
A look back at the year 1900 reveals how the month of May sustainably shaped the development of Jena. While the city was connected to international long-distance rail traffic via the Saalbahnhof, citizens simultaneously focused on their local nature and founded the Jenzig-Gesellschaft to maintain the local mountain.
Jena, March 13, 2026. Those in search of antiques, vintage clothing, or nostalgic toys will find numerous opportunities across Thüringen on many weekends. The “City of Light” Jena, along with neighboring cities such as Erfurt and Gera, offers regular havens for treasure hunters and flea market enthusiasts.