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Jena, April 12, 2026 – An everyday situation at Camsdorfer Ufer completely escalated on Saturday afternoon. A 42-year-old man racially insulted a mother simply because her car briefly blocked the sidewalk.
A 24-year-old man triggered a police operation in Jena on Friday evening after faking a robbery. Investigations revealed that he self-inflicted his injuries and had previously racially insulted other individuals.
Music fans in Jena can look forward to the coming autumn: The band Vinsta has announced a performance at Café Wagner for November 5, 2026, as part of an extensive tour.
On Thursday afternoon, police had to intervene in Jena’s city center after a heavily intoxicated man harassed employees and refused to leave a shop. The incident ended with the individual being taken into custody.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena’s junior girls have secured their place in the DFB-Pokal final after a 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the semi-finals.
Starting April 13, 2026, road users in southern Jena must plan for extra time due to surface renovations at the Gewerbegebiet Maua junctions.
The well-known comedian and presenter Wigald Boning will perform his program “Bade-Boning tunkt ein!” at the F-Haus in Jena on October 7, 2027, sharing humorous insights into his daily outdoor swimming ritual.
On Thursday night, an as-yet unknown perpetrator broke into a Jena cinema branch. While the value of the stolen goods was low, the building sustained significant property damage due to the forced entry.
The ADFC Jena-Saaletal is launching its bicycle school for women this Saturday, offering a safe environment for beginners and those returning to cycling to learn and build confidence.
Jena, 02.10.2026. The band Sugar Spine is coming to Jena for a concert in autumn 2026. The performance is part of an extensive tour of Germany and will take place at F-Haus in early October.