Paradise for Skaters: BMX and Skate Park Opened in Jena
On May 28, 2026, the modernized skate and BMX park in Jena’s Paradies was officially opened, offering optimized conditions for athletes of all levels.
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Brazen Burglary in Hartmannsdorf: Senior Citizen Surprises Thief Making Coffee
Hartmannsdorf/Jena, May 28, 2026. A 90-year-old senior citizen surprised an uninvited guest in her apartment on Wednesday morning, who was brazenly preparing coffee in her kitchen. The unknown perpetrator subsequently escaped with approximately 200 euros in cash from the woman’s wallet.
Fake History? Jena University Project Examines Nazi Myths
The scientific project “Geschichte statt Mythen” at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena investigates historical revisionism and Nazi myths in Thüringen, with a focus on Nordhausen and the Mittelbau-Dora Memorial.
Toyota Corolla Targeted: Police Warn of Theft Series in Jena
The Jena Criminal Police are warning owners of Toyota Corolla vehicles about a suspected series of thefts in the city area following a completed theft in Jena-Nord and a failed attempt in Jena-West.
Leadership Change at Carl Zeiss Meditec: Bronwyn Brophy O’Connor to Become New CEO
Bronwyn Brophy O’Connor takes over the leadership of the Jena-based medical technology group Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, succeeding Maximilian Foerst.
E-Bike worth 9,500 Euros stolen: Thieves leave only the front wheel behind
In Jena, unknown perpetrators stole a high-quality e-bike worth approximately 9,500 Euros. By exploiting how the bike was locked, they detached the frame and took it, leaving only the secured front wheel at the scene.
Javelin World Record from Jena: Jan Železný’s Best Mark Stands for 30 Years
Exactly 30 years ago, on May 25, 1996, Czech javelin thrower Jan Železný set a world record of 98.48 meters at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena, a mark that remains unbeaten to this day.
Collision on K523: Motorcyclist Seriously Injured and Admitted to Jena Hospital
A 23-year-old motorcyclist sustained serious injuries following a head-on collision on the Kreisstraße 523 between Bundesstraße 175 and Zschorta on Wednesday afternoon. He was transported to the Universitätsklinikum Jena for intensive care.
39th Horizontale Rund um Jena 2026: All Information on 100km Extreme Hiking and Public Transport Benefits
Jena prepares for the 39th edition of the legendary “Horizontale – Rund um Jena” extreme hiking event. Around 1,700 participants are expected to tackle the 100km and 35km routes, with a new public transport benefit for 2026.
Collision at Rathenauplatz: Cyclist injured in rear-end collision in Weimar
A cyclist was injured in a rear-end collision at Weimar’s Rathenauplatz on Tuesday afternoon. A following driver overlooked the cyclist’s braking maneuver in heavy rush-hour traffic and collided with her.