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Following a knife attack in Jena on April 23, a 32-year-old suspect is now in custody. The Staatsanwaltschaft Gera has ordered pretrial detention on suspicion of dangerous bodily harm.
Scientists in Jena are working on the development of a novel antibiotic for the treatment of tuberculosis. It would be the first fundamentally new drug against this bacterial infectious disease in half a century.
After extensive restoration work spanning several decades, the historic Lobdeburg ruins overlooking the Saaletal are now once again fully open to the public.
On Friday afternoon, popular sports in Jena were once again dedicated to charity. At the 19th edition of the Jenaer Teamlauf, hundreds of teams took to the track to compete and raise donations.
A significant milestone in German and international medical research is imminent: A novel antibiotic against tuberculosis developed in Jena has reached the phase of final, decisive tests.
Eineborn, 24.04.2026 – A 36-year-old medicine delivery driver became the victim of a robbery in Eineborn on Thursday morning. Two currently unknown perpetrators attacked the man during his work and stole, among other things, his vehicle keys.
The “Bürger für Jena” parliamentary group aims to enable surfing in the heart of the city. A new resolution submitted to the city council seeks to examine whether the construction of a so-called standing wave in the Saale is feasible.
The outdoor pool season in Jena is imminent. Right on time for the public holiday on May 1st, the Südbad opens its gates, while the Ostbad follows suit two weeks later.
After around three decades of intensive renovation work, the medieval Lobdeburg castle ruins are once again open to the public. On Friday, the historic structure above the city of Jena was officially inaugurated.
Jena, April 24, 2026. This year’s “Trucker for Kids” rally successfully launched in Jena on Friday. A large convoy of 63 trucks is taking seriously ill children and their families to Erfurt for a carefree day.