13th Diversity Day at Holzmarkt: Jena celebrates inclusion
Jena celebrates the 13th Diversity Day at Holzmarkt on May 19, 2026, featuring a stage program, information booths, and a focus on social participation.
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Jena celebrates the 13th Diversity Day at Holzmarkt on May 19, 2026, featuring a stage program, information booths, and a focus on social participation.
Jena, May 17, 2026 – Change of leadership in the championship race: FC Carl Zeiss Jena has conquered the top of the table. This decisive sporting advance puts direct competitor 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig under massive pressure in the final sprint of the season.
Jena, 17.05.2026. Today, the City of Light attracts visitors with a shopping Sunday. Numerous shops in Jena are open this Sunday, inviting citizens and visitors to enjoy a relaxed shopping experience.
In the run-up to the upcoming football derby, the Criminal Investigation Department in Jena has searched several apartments. The large-scale raid targeted 20 suspects from the FC Carl Zeiss Jena fan scene who are accused of a series of partly dangerous criminal offenses.
Jena, May 17, 2026. During the heated Thüringenderby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, police are investigating a criminal banner in the fan block. The target of the alleged insult and threat was Jena’s Mayor Benjamin Koppe.
Despite a victory in the prestigious Thüringen-Derby, FC Carl Zeiss Jena appears to have missed out on the top spot in the table on the final matchday.
The Kaffee-Salon at the old Güterbahnhof in Jena is under new management. The Stefanov family has taken over the establishment to ensure the gastronomic supply for residents and travelers in the Saalbahnhof district.
At the last home game of the Science City Jena basketball team against Heidelberg, the focus was not only on sporting success. Through various campaigns and the support of local companies, over 3,500 Euros were raised for a good cause.
Around 730 fans of FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt traveled to Jena for the Thuringian Derby despite being unable to attend the match at the stadium. The Federal Police Inspection Erfurt provided an initial summary of the rail travel situation.
On May 16, 2026, around 730 Rot-Weiß Erfurt fans marched through the city center of Jena to protest against the significantly reduced ticket allocation for away fans at the Thüringen-Derby.