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A year after his severe diagnosis, 50-year-old Thomas Eisenkumpel from Jena reflects on a life-threatening operation that pushed him to his absolute limits.
Jena, March 14, 2026. Several new construction projects will begin in the Jena city area next week. Road users and pedestrians must prepare for significant restrictions and detours, particularly at Fürstengraben.
Jena, March 14, 2026 – Historic success for the female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena: With a clear victory against SC Sand, they advance to the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal for the first time in 16 years.
A look back at the year 1900 reveals how the month of May sustainably shaped the development of Jena. While the city was connected to international long-distance rail traffic via the Saalbahnhof, citizens simultaneously focused on their local nature and founded the Jenzig-Gesellschaft to maintain the local mountain.
Jena, March 13, 2026. Those in search of antiques, vintage clothing, or nostalgic toys will find numerous opportunities across Thüringen on many weekends. The “City of Light” Jena, along with neighboring cities such as Erfurt and Gera, offers regular havens for treasure hunters and flea market enthusiasts.
Football fans must expect significant travel restrictions for the highly anticipated Thuringian Derby semi-final. The Erfurt Federal Police warn of construction-related delays on rail lines between East Thuringia and the state capital.
Drivers in Jena should keep a close eye on their speedometers this Friday, March 13, 2026. Mobile speed cameras are active in several parts of the city, including Zentrum and Winzerla, to monitor compliance with speed limits.
Motorists in Jena city center will need to plan for extra travel time starting in mid-March due to urgent road surface renovations on the busy Fürstengraben.
A dispute escalated in an apartment building in the district of Lichtenhain on Thursday morning. A 30-year-old woman refused to leave a hallway and injured the resident during a physical altercation.
Jena, March 13, 2026. For tenants in the city on the Saale, living is becoming increasingly expensive. The DMB Mieterverein Jena has presented its current operating cost index based on evaluations for the year 2024, which proves a noticeable increase in service charges.