The REWE market in Jena, Lobeda-Ost, is introducing a “Quiet Hour” to support people with autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities by significantly reducing noise and visual stimuli.
The Universitätskliniken Jena and Magdeburg are launching a large-scale long-term study aimed at improving the early detection of ADHD and dyslexia in preschool-aged children.
A burglary at a church in Schkölen nearly resulted in a major fire. Unknown perpetrators stole a candle holder but left a lit candle on a wooden table, causing property damage and a significant safety risk.
Jena is known worldwide as a City of Light, but many are unaware that a significant part of the light spectrum known today was discovered right here. This week, a historical milestone in physics takes center stage: the discovery of ultraviolet radiation by Johann Wilhelm Ritter over two centuries ago.
A public information event in Jena-Lobeda addresses the issue of femicides in Germany, examining the structural causes behind the statistics and the importance of local support networks.
Theaterhaus Jena honors the life and work of writer Günter de Bruyn with a ‘Long Night’ on March 14, 2026, featuring prominent guests and a preceding film screening at Schillerhof.
The Universitätsklinikum Jena and Uniklinik Magdeburg have initiated a comprehensive long-term study to identify early indicators of ADHD and Dyslexia in preschool children, aiming to provide support before academic difficulties arise.
Jena (16.02.2026) – For students in Thüringen, the most beautiful time of winter has begun: a week off school. But while the children cheer, parents often face the challenge of keeping their offspring meaningfully occupied in the wet and cold February weather. Fortunately, the region around Jena offers a diverse program this year that prevents boredom from arising in the first place.
A series of attempted burglaries caused unrest in Jena’s Parkstraße last weekend. Between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, unknown perpetrators targeted several buildings but failed to gain entry.
Jena offers a diverse program for the winter holidays, ranging from the musical “Aladin” at the Volkshaus to a rustic campfire experience in the Jenaer Forst.
