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Jena, 14.04.2026 – A new, trilingual photo book highlights the facets of the Saalestadt. Under the title “Jena – Die Lichtstadt,” photographer Frank Liebold and author Marion Gebauer present a visual journey through the history and present of the municipality.
A dispute over a 20-cent difference in a deposit voucher escalated at a tegut branch in Jena’s Goethe Galerie, resulting in a physical assault on a cashier.
Passengers of Jenaer Nahverkehr must prepare for restrictions in the south of the city this week. Due to extensive track construction, no trams are currently running to the Lobeda-Ost district.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Jena faces high birch pollen concentrations. Experts recommend specific precautions for residents in the Saaletal region due to the high allergenic potential.
Passengers of Jenaer Nahverkehr must prepare for restrictions this week: Due to extensive construction work, the tram line to Lobeda-Ost is closed until the weekend. A rail replacement bus service has been established.
On April 28, the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena will host Space Night 2026, offering insights into Thuringia’s role in international aerospace technology and current NASA missions.
Three new apartment buildings have been officially completed in the “Am Oelste” project in Jena. The handover of keys on Monday afternoon marks the release of 26 barrier-free housing units for use.
The renowned and controversial artist Jonathan Meese brings his radical vision to Jena. The new exhibition at the Kunstsammlung Jena features around 300 works exploring myths and the world of Richard Wagner.
The Jena Ordnungsamt is expanding its fleet with service bicycles to increase flexibility and environmental friendliness. Simultaneously, track construction work is causing a tram closure to Lobeda-Ost until April 18.
Jena, 13.04.2026 – Several basement compartments in an apartment building in Jena-Nord were forcibly opened over the past few days. Despite property damage, the perpetrators reportedly left without any loot according to initial findings.