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Jena, May 11, 2026. Two children, aged five and six, caused a stir in Jena on Sunday evening. They were unable to return to their apartment and sought help from passersby, leading to a police intervention.
Jena, 11.05.2026. Theaterhaus Jena is bringing the classic “La Bohème” to the stage in a completely new guise. Instead of the traditional artist shared apartment, the audience can expect a modern adaptation that combines the material with Hip-Hop, Afro-Beat, and drama, performed at the Jena club Kassablanca.
The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has successfully performed a novel combination of bypass surgery and shockwave therapy for the first time, aiming to regenerate severely weakened hearts.
Die Linke Thüringen is speaking out decisively against the planned Bundeswehr medical examination center in downtown Jena. The state association supports the announced protests and criticizes statements made by Jena’s Mayor Benjamin Koppe.
Jena, May 11, 2026 – Due to the upcoming public holidays of Ascension Day and Pentecost, waste disposal in Jena will be subject to changes. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is postponing the scheduled emptying of waste bins by one day.
A serious traffic accident occurred at the Angerkreuzung at Lutherplatz in Jena on Sunday morning. A failed evasive maneuver led to a car flipping over and two people being injured, including a teenager who was seriously hurt.
A detailed analysis of salary structures and living costs in the Free State of Thüringen shows a clear divide between urban centers like Jena and rural regions.
The city of Jena has filed a criminal complaint against the youth organization Linksjugend Thüringen following explicit threats of property damage against a planned Bundeswehr recruitment center. The public prosecutor’s office is now investigating potential disturbances of the public peace.
In his latest video message, Lord Mayor Dr. Thomas Nitzsche summarizes the most important local political developments in Jena, focusing on the city’s economic standing and a newly adopted strategy to combat illegal graffiti.
Musician Anda Morts is bringing his current “I hate this part of Texas” tour to Jena this year. The concert will take place at the Theaterhaus in Schillergäßchen in November.