Vandalism in Ziegenhainer Straße: Herb box torn out
On Sunday morning, unknown perpetrators committed an act of vandalism in Ziegenhainer Straße, Jena, by forcibly removing a firmly anchored herb box from a private property.
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Road Renovation in Löbstedter Straße: OBI and Recycling Center Remain Accessible
Starting April 23, 2026, Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) will begin extensive road surface renovations in Löbstedter Straße. Despite the construction work, OBI and the recycling center will remain accessible throughout both construction phases.
500 Euro Damage: E-Bike Motor Stolen from Bicycle Cellar
A 26-year-old Jena resident had the motor of his e-bike stolen over the past few weeks. The theft was discovered over the weekend after the bike had been stored in a bicycle cellar over the winter.
RKI warns of fungal infections: Jena researchers find new active substances in nature
The Robert-Koch-Institut is recording a concerning rise in diseases caused by fungi. To counteract this development, researchers from Jena are intensively searching for new treatment approaches, focusing on promising active substances from nature.
Full Closure of Löbstedter Straße: Diversions for Jena Public Transport
Due to construction work, Löbstedter Straße in Jena will be fully closed from April 23 to April 30, 2026. Bus lines 43 and 430 are affected, with several stops being relocated to replacement locations.
Start-up Pitch: Indian Physicist Plans Space Project in Jena
On Monday, start-up founders from across Germany presented their innovative business ideas to an expert jury in Jena. A young physicist from India attracted particular attention with plans for a new space project.
125 Years of Public Transport: Historical Tram Parade Rolls Through Jena
With a rolling museum on rails, Jenaer Nahverkehr celebrated its 125th anniversary last Saturday. Numerous historical trams and passengers in period costumes caught the eye throughout the city.
Kulturarena 2026: “Kassandra” brings ancient myth to Jena as a coming-of-age story
The first highlights for Kulturarena 2026 have been announced: From July 8 to 12, the play “Kassandra: coming of age at the end of the world” will be performed on the Theatervorplatz in Jena.
Summer 2026: Theatervorplatz in Schillergässchen to Become an Open-Air Stage
In the summer of 2026, the Theatervorplatz in Schillergässchen will be transformed into a unique open-air stage, blending classical concerts with innovative urban art.
High-speed chase in Jena: Police stop speeder with two per mille and combat knife in car
Jena, April 20, 2026 – A high-speed drive under heavy influence of alcohol ended for a driver in the Jena urban area on Friday evening after a short pursuit. In addition to nearly two per mille breath alcohol, police discovered a dangerous weapon in the vehicle’s interior.