Dangerous Bodily Harm: Man Seriously Injured in the Paradies
Serious incident in the center of Jena: A man has suffered severe injuries in the area of the Paradiespark. The police have immediately launched an investigation.
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DFG Funding: Uni Jena Researches Virus Detection and Solar Energy
The University of Jena is pleased to receive double research funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The focus is on a new major project for computer-aided virus research and the continuation of successful work in the field of sustainable solar energy.
League Leaders: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Takes Top Spot and Puts Pressure on Lok Leipzig
Jena, 15.05.2026. Change of leadership in the Regionalliga: FC Carl Zeiss Jena has taken the top spot in the table, putting direct competitor Lok Leipzig under massive pressure in the promotion race.
Historical Weeping Beech in the Botanischer Garten Jena Toppled
A historical weeping beech, approximately 120 to 140 years old, collapsed in the Botanischer Garten Jena during the night to Thursday. The tree, located at the Fürstengraben, had lost its stability due to root rot.
League status secured: Science City Jena starts season ticket sales for the 2026/2027 BBL season
Science City Jena has secured its place in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and is beginning preparations for the upcoming season. Ticket pre-sales for 2026/2027 season tickets have officially launched.
Between Abstraction and Figuration: Stefan Lenke at the Jenaer Kunstverein
As part of the current exhibition “driften,” the Jenaer Kunstverein highlights the multifaceted work of artist Stefan Lenke, showcasing a unique blend of painting, drawing, and photography.
Cost Explosion for School Assistants: Thuringian Municipalities Sound the Alarm
Jena, May 14, 2026. The costs for school assistants at Thuringian schools continue to rise unchecked. Cities and districts, including Jena, Gera, and the Weimarer Land, find themselves increasingly overwhelmed and are calling for reforms.
No Guest Block at the Thüringenderby: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Hopes for Solution in Grandstand Dispute
Jena, 14.05.2026. At the upcoming Thüringenderby, the guest block at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld will remain empty. After Rot-Weiß Erfurt waived away tickets, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is following suit. Managing Director Patrick Widera now hopes for a swift easing of the conflict regarding stadium usage with the city.
Traffic disruptions in the city center: Demonstration march on Friday
Jena, 14.05.2026 – Drivers and public transport passengers must prepare for restrictions in the Jena city center this coming Friday afternoon. The reason is a registered assembly with a march through the center.
Pastoral Care in Transition: Telefonseelsorge Ostthüringen Plans Chat Service via JenaCrowd
Jena, May 14, 2026 – Telefonseelsorge Ostthüringen is expanding its services and planning to introduce digital chat counseling. To fund this modern support service, a fundraising campaign has been launched on the local platform JenaCrowd.