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Schöngleina/Jena (July 12, 2026) – Two 28-year-old riders were seriously injured in a severe collision between two motorcycles on the country road near Schöngleina on Friday evening. Both men were transported to nearby hospitals.
Experience the world-famous soundtracks of Oscar winner Hans Zimmer and other legendary film composers live in Jena. On February 28, 2027, a top-class orchestra will bring the most emotional moments in cinematic history to the Sparkassen-Arena stage for an unforgettable evening.
Jena, July 12, 2026. A themed city tour takes interested participants on a historical journey back to the era around 1800 today and on a further date in the autumn. The tour highlights the work of the early Romantics and the epoch when Jena was considered the intellectual center of Europe.
Jena, July 11, 2026 – Drivers, commuters, and public transport passengers must prepare for new disruptions in the Jena city area during the upcoming 29th calendar week. In addition to new construction sites on Hermann-Löns-Straße and Straße des 17. Juni, ongoing major projects such as those on the Bundesstraße 7 are causing extensive restrictions and schedule changes.
US skate-punk icons Lagwagon are coming to Jena in summer 2026! Get ready for an exclusive show at the legendary F-Haus, featuring a special set dedicated to their cult classic album ‘Hoss’. Don’t miss this high-energy night of punk rock history.
Jena, July 11, 2026. The Kino am Markt in Jena presents the visually stunning fantasy masterpiece ‘RESURRECTION’ by acclaimed director Bi Gan.
A new neighborhood analysis shows that the Winzerla district is facing profound demographic aging. Despite an excellent local medical infrastructure, many seniors lack the necessary guidance to utilize existing support and care services in their daily lives.
Filming for a new ZDF Thuringia crime thriller is currently underway in Jena, focusing on the local sports scene.
Jena, July 11, 2026 – Today, Saturday, the SPD city council faction is inviting citizens to a direct exchange at the Holzmarkt. The focus of the dialogue is on current municipal policy topics such as housing construction and important social projects in the city area.
Jena – The popular “Fiesta Latina” is taking place at the Jena cultural center Kassablanca, attracting dance enthusiasts with a wide variety of Latin American rhythms.