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Jena, September 28, 2026. – Construction work for the comprehensive expansion of Naumburger Straße is progressing. With the start of track laying in the Himmelreich area, the future tram line in the north of the city is taking concrete shape.
Post-hardcore and punk rock icons Hot Water Music are coming to Thuringia this spring. On April 17, 2027, the band will perform an exclusive club show at the F-Haus in Jena. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of the most influential bands in the genre up close.
Jena, September 28, 2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena has successfully completed its task in the first round of the Women’s DFB-Pokal. The team from Thuringia secured a clear 6-0 away victory against the Verbandsliga side SV Eutingen, advancing to the next round without difficulty.
A 31-year-old e-bike rider sustained severe head injuries in a traffic accident near an industrial area in Jena on Sunday morning.
Jena, September 27, 2026 – During the fourth Thuringian Tolkien Day, the Strandschleicher in Jena was transformed into a small version of Middle-earth. Around 1,000 visitors celebrated a fantastic festival on Saturday dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien.
A timeless fairy tale comes to life on stage: On Sunday, April 18, 2027, the new musical production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ will grace the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena. Experience a magical journey of love, courage, and transformation in this spectacular performance.
A 31-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident on the former federal road between Rothenstein and Maua on Sunday morning.
Jena, September 26, 2026 – In April 1982, a memorial sculpture for the late GDR regime critic Matthias Domaschk was erected at the Johannisfriedhof in Jena. Only a few days later, the State Security (Stasi) had the 200-kilogram artwork removed. Since then, the sculpture has disappeared without a trace.
Around 300 students in Jena held a school strike on Friday to protest against the potential reintroduction of mandatory military service.
Jena, September 26, 2026 – The new ‘Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’ has been in space for a few weeks, tasked with providing crucial insights into exoplanets and dark matter. Technology from Thuringia is playing a key role in the telescope’s orientation: Jena-Optronik, a company specializing in space technology, has supplied high-precision star trackers for the mission.