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A heavily intoxicated man was apprehended in Jena after performing unconstitutional gestures. Thanks to a vigilant witness, the police were able to stop the 47-year-old in Goethestraße.
Jena, March 12, 2026. In the semi-finals of the Women’s DFB-Pokal, a major highlight awaits the Thüringen public: FC Carl Zeiss Jena will face the top favorites, VfL Wolfsburg. The team from Niedersachsen secured their spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and will now travel to the Saale.
The Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinmechanik (IOF) in Jena has received a new extension. State-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, costing around 30 million euros, have now been officially inaugurated.
The recurring warning strikes in public transport are pushing Jena to its financial and structural limits. Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche warns of massive impacts on the city’s budget and services.
Jena-Löbstedt, 11.03.2026 – A loud argument between a man and a woman triggered a police operation in the Jena district of Löbstedt on Tuesday evening. Contrary to initial emergency calls, both parties remained uninjured, and no criminal acts occurred.
Jena, March 11, 2026 – A teenager sustained injuries in a fall during a traffic accident in the Jena-Nord district on Tuesday afternoon. The 15-year-old collided with a turning car on his moped and subsequently slid into another two-wheeled vehicle.
A warning strike at Jenaer Nahverkehr and JES Verkehrsgesellschaft is causing significant disruptions this Wednesday. An emergency schedule ensures basic service between the city center and the southern districts.
Jena, March 11, 2026. Ahead of the decisive relegation battle in the Bundesliga, the footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena aim to build fresh confidence in the DFB-Pokal quarter-final. Today’s opponent is the second-division side SC Sand.
Following a suspected theft in the center of Jena, the police have recovered a black “Compel” mountain bike and are now seeking its rightful owner.
The trade union Verdi is currently striking public transport in large parts of Thüringen. Massive cancellations of buses and trams are expected until Thursday morning.