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On Friday evening, an unknown individual set fire to a rainbow flag at a ground-floor window in Jena. The police are now looking for witnesses to the incident, which also caused damage to the building’s facade.
The Staatliches Schulamt Ostthüringen has halted the previous admission process with free school choice in Jena. In the future, school placements are to be based more heavily on the place of residence, causing significant concern among parents and city politicians.
Jena-Winzerla, March 31, 2026 – This coming Saturday, the district of Winzerla invites families to the 26th traditional Easter egg hunt. Over 1,200 small surprises await young and old explorers along the Wasserachse.
Starting in April, the Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT) will conduct a comprehensive passenger survey in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis to optimize public transport and ensure fair revenue distribution.
Jena, March 31, 2026. Unemployment figures in Jena recorded a minimal increase in March. Contrary to the usual spring recovery, slightly more people in the Saalestadt are currently without permanent employment, while the overall unemployment rate remains stable compared to the previous month.
Jena, March 31, 2026. The outdoor pool season in Jena is ready to go: The popular Ostbad opens its gates to bathers in mid-May. The Jenaer Bäder traditionally invite all interested parties to the start of the summer season.
The AfD district association Gera-Jena-Saale-Holzlandkreis has held its regular board elections. The previous spokespersons, Wiebke Muhsal and Denny Jankowski, were confirmed in their positions by the members.
Jena-Lobeda, 31.03.2026 – A drunk man attacked a woman with an iron bar outside a supermarket in Lobeda on Monday evening. Police were able to apprehend the 38-year-old suspect and are now searching for the victim who fled the scene.
At this year’s „Nacht des Sports“, the Stadtsportbund Jena honored outstanding athletic achievements and essential volunteer work. For the first time, the gala took place in the Sparkassen-Arena to accommodate the growing audience.
Jena, March 31, 2026. The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) in Jena opened its doors last week for the 6th Pharmacy Day. Students from all over Thüringen, including eleventh-graders from the Humboldt-Gymnasium in Nordhausen, gained practical insights into pharmacy studies and the diverse daily routine of a pharmacy.