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The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena celebrates its 180th anniversary with a new special exhibition titled ‘Founders, Donors, and Sponsors’, opening on October 28, 2026.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – The Stadtmuseum Jena is hosting an exciting discovery tour during the summer holidays: children can explore the historic museum cellar during a flashlight tour next Thursday.
The Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena is set to reopen following extensive modernization of its projection and sound systems, just in time for its 100th anniversary.
On Monday evening, a family was threatened in Jena’s city center. Thanks to the rapid intervention of a police patrol nearby, the situation in Zwätzengasse was quickly brought under control.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – A police operation at Jahnplatz in Jena caused a stir on Monday afternoon after three youths were threatened by a man. Officers were able to clarify the situation quickly, with initial suspicions regarding a firearm proving unfounded.
The Jena restaurant ‘Zur Noll’ is hosting the exhibition ‘The Joy of Playing with Colors’ by artist Swetlana Philipp starting today.
On Monday evening, a police operation took place in Jena’s Zwätzengasse after a family was threatened and insulted. A police patrol in the vicinity was able to bring the situation under control quickly.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – Two people sustained minor injuries in a traffic accident at a parking garage exit on Karl-Marx-Allee on Monday afternoon. The police have initiated an investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident.
Camburg/Saale-Holzland-Kreis, July 14, 2026 – A nighttime police operation regarding a noise disturbance at a supermarket parking lot in Camburg has resulted in serious criminal consequences for a teenager. During a check by police officers, the youth displayed unconstitutional gestures and shouted prohibited slogans.
Jena, July 14, 2026 – The new exhibition ‘Wortwelten | Bildwelten’ (Word Worlds | Image Worlds), which combines contemporary poetry with modern calligraphy, opens today, Tuesday, at Villa Rosenthal in Jena.