Jena: Missing 13-year-old Gina-Laura Köbbel found safe and sound
The 13-year-old Gina-Laura Köbbel from Jena, who had been missing since last Saturday, has been found safe. The public search has been officially concluded.
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Microsoft Support Fraud: Jena Resident Loses Large Sum of Money
Jena, 26.05.2026 – A woman from Jena became the victim of a so-called “Tech Support Scam” on Monday evening. Fraudsters lured her into a trap with a fake error message, gained access to her computer, and likely stole a significant amount of money.
Fake Detective Fails in Renthendorf: Police Warn of Fraud Scheme
An attentive citizen in Renthendorf successfully thwarted a fraud attempt by a fake detective on Monday. The police are now issuing an urgent warning about this scam and providing important safety tips.
Javelin throw world record from Jena: Jan Železný’s top mark stands for 30 years
Jena, May 26, 2026. Exactly 30 years ago, a moment for eternity occurred in Jena’s sporting history: On May 25, 1996, Czech javelin thrower Jan Železný threw the equipment to a distance of 98.48 meters, which remains unbeaten to this day.
Strategic Restart: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Increasingly Relies on Own Youth
Jena, May 26, 2026 – After narrowly missing the championship title, the regional league club FC Carl Zeiss Jena is initiating a strategic restart. The club will increasingly rely on its own youth in the future to manage the personnel upheaval and secure its sporting future.
Jena Celebrates Athletics History: Jan Zelezny’s Eternal Javelin World Record Marks its 30th Anniversary
On May 25, 1996, Jan Zelezny set a world record of 98.48 meters in Jena. Three decades later, the sporting world looks back at this historic achievement at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld.
Magnet for Global Talent: How the City of Light Jena Benefits from International Reinforcement
Jena, May 25, 2026. The City of Light Jena benefits significantly from international students and workers, who serve as key drivers of innovation, sustainably strengthening the local economic and scientific hub.
Upheaval at FC Carl Zeiss Jena: Strietzel and Oduah leave the club
FC Carl Zeiss Jena is facing a significant personnel restructuring as defensive leader Bastian Strietzel moves to the third-division side Erzgebirge Aue and offensive player Kingsley Oduah also departs.
Accident with Methylated Spirits in Schlöben: 14-Year-Old Severely Injured at Fire Bowl
Schlöben/Jena, 25.05.2026 – Careless handling of methylated spirits at a fire bowl led to severe burn injuries for a 14-year-old in Schlöben (Saale-Holzland-Kreis) on Sunday evening. Police have initiated an investigation into negligent bodily harm.
Breakthrough in Jena: How Dietary Supplements Could Stop Cell Aging
A research team from the Jena Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung (FLI) has decoded a major cause of age-related energy loss in cells, identifying a potential path for regeneration through targeted supplementation.