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On Saturday morning, a collision occurred in the city center of Jena between an ambulance on an emergency call and a motorcyclist. The 21-year-old rider sustained minor injuries in the collision at the intersection.
Jena, May 31, 2026 – Early Saturday morning, a dispute escalated at the Jenaer Nonnenplan, which ultimately led to the arrest of a wanted man. A 42-year-old had previously clashed with a group and attacked them with a belt, prompting a woman to use pepper spray in self-defense.
The Jena Criminal Investigation Department is currently investigating two incidents on Wednesday night in which Toyota Corolla vehicles were specifically targeted by car thieves. While one vehicle was successfully stolen, another crime scene resulted in a consequential attempted break-in.
Jena scientists have discovered a surprising reason why our gut flora changes with age and inflammation increases. It is not the microbes themselves that are the main problem, but the declining precision of the body’s own immune system.
Exactly 30 years ago, sports history for eternity was written at the Jenaer Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. The exceptional Czech athlete Jan Železný set a world record in javelin throw that remains unmatched to this day.
On Saturday afternoon, the Friedenskirche in Jena invites visitors to a special musical vespers featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s famous Inventions performed on historical keyboard instruments.
Jena, May 30, 2026 – The next “Critical Mass” will take place in Jena this coming Tuesday, June 2. The bicycle demonstration starts at Holzmarkt and leads via Stadtrodaer Straße to Lobeda, among other locations, to draw attention to the unequal distribution of traffic space.
The popular kobold Pittiplatsch is coming to Thüringen this autumn: On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the well-known television character will perform the new program “Pittiplatsch im Zauberwald” at the Volksbad Jena, promising an entertaining afternoon for the whole family.
Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck are sending a clear signal for regional volunteering: With a total sum of 15,000 euros, they are supporting 30 selected clubs and initiatives from Jena, Pößneck, and the surrounding area as part of their “Heimvorteil” sponsorship campaign.
Following an unregistered demonstration by the Jena fan scene in mid-May, observers are looking at the ongoing conflict between the “Horda Azzurro” ultras and local authorities regarding restrictive security measures for the Thüringenderby.