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The Higher Administrative Court (OVG) of North Rhine-Westphalia has ruled that a climate activist residing in Jena must submit to identification procedures ordered by the Aachen police.
For three decades, the striking steel sculptures by American artist Frank Stella have defined the appearance of Ernst-Abbe-Platz in Jena. This milestone will be celebrated on October 29, 2026, with an extensive interdisciplinary program titled ‘Stella into the Light’.
At the premiere of the ‘BOROFLOAT® academy’ at the technology company SCHOTT in Jena, around 40 national and international experts from research, industry, and associations gathered to discuss the innovative applications and technical advancements of borosilicate flat glass.
Jena, September 29, 2026 – A brief moment of inattention led to a traffic accident on Lobedaer Straße on Monday afternoon, resulting in minor injuries to a pedestrian.
Summer finale in the Paradiespark: The beach bar in Jena is extending its season, offering guests a relaxed outdoor atmosphere for a few more days during the golden autumn.
Jena, September 29, 2026 – Which career field or degree program matches one’s own strengths and interests? To help answer these questions, the Career Counseling Service of the Agentur für Arbeit Thüringen Ost is offering targeted counseling and testing sessions during the upcoming autumn break.
The 44th Social Committee of the City of Jena will hold its next public meeting. Interested citizens are invited to attend the session in the conference room.
At the traditional Audi quattro Cup in Blankenhain, golfers once again demonstrated strong social commitment, presenting a total donation of 10,000 euros to the children’s and youth hospice in Tambach-Dietharz.
The Jenaer Philharmonie presents a symphony concert featuring works of great expressive power, with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s third piano concerto as the centerpiece.
The Volkshochschule Jena and the Treffpunkt am Fichteplatz are joining forces to host a series of events on current social issues in the upcoming autumn semester.