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The Archaeological Museum of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) Jena celebrates its 180th anniversary with a special exhibition: ‘Lichtwechsel – Antike Reliefs neu sehen’ uses an innovative lighting concept to present historical plaster casts in a new light.
Jena, July 6, 2026. The new summer exhibition “lucide” by artist Cornelia Weihe opens today in the Frommannscher Skulpturen Garten. The show presents delicate steel works in harmonious interaction with nature.
Jena, 06.07.2026 – The Jena City Council has passed a landmark resolution for the full electrification of the municipal bus fleet. Future vehicle acquisitions must be exclusively fully electric to advance local climate protection efforts.
Jena, July 6, 2026 – Thanks to an observant witness, police were able to apprehend a suspect in Spitzweidenweg early Monday morning on suspicion of spraying several politically motivated graffiti. The man was found asleep in his car.
Successful stand-up comedian Osan Yaran is coming to Jena in spring 2027! On April 21, he will present his brand-new solo show ‘Wollen wir beginnen?’ at the Sparkassen Arena. Get ready for an energetic evening filled with hilarious everyday observations and sharp-witted takes on the culture clash.
Jena, 06.07.2026 – The City Council has approved the official establishment of the Strategy Board for the forward-looking ‘Jena 2035’ process. This advisory body is intended to support the long-term development of the Thuringian university city by bringing together administration, politics, and the public.
As part of the 19th Jena Poetry Talk, author Greta Maria Pichler will present her award-winning poetry debut ‘Salzwasser’ at Villa Rosenthal on Monday evening.
During the first week of the summer holidays, the Künstlerische Abendschule Jena e. V. is hosting a creative workshop for children and teenagers aged eight and older to learn the art of stop-motion animation.
Jena, 06.07.2026. The Lichtwerkstatt in Jena is offering an exciting holiday program for girls interested in technology this week. In this free workshop, participants will learn the basics of robotics and programming through hands-on activities.
The city council faction ‘Bürger for Jena’ has submitted an official motion to examine the construction of a standing surf wave in the Saale river. While the project promises tourism benefits, it faces ecological concerns and significant safety issues.