Literary Honor: “Long Night for Günter de Bruyn” at Theaterhaus Jena
Jena honors the literary legacy of writer Günter de Bruyn with an extensive evening event at Theaterhaus Jena and a cinematic program at Kino Schillerhof.
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UKJ wins 10,000 euros: New project brings sepsis awareness to Jena as street art
Jena, March 05, 2026. A project team from the Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) has won a nationwide university competition with an innovative concept on the topic of sepsis. Under professional guidance, young people are to artistically process the life-threatening disease and bring it into the public space.
1,000 students demonstrate in Jena against compulsory military service
For the second time in a row, around 1,000 students in Jena have taken to the streets to protest against a possible reintroduction of compulsory military service. The protest was peaceful and part of a nationwide school strike.
Delay on Fürstengraben: Surface renovation starts in mid-March
The planned surface renovation on Fürstengraben in Jena’s city center is delayed by one week due to unexpected supply shortages for asphalt plant spare parts.
Amphibian Migration in Thüringen: NABU Asks Drivers for Speed Limit 30
With rising temperatures, the annual amphibian migration has begun in Thüringen. NABU calls for caution and a speed limit of 30 km/h on migration routes to protect animals and volunteers.
Fully engulfed in flames after collision on the B87 near Umpferstedt: Two cars burned out
A serious traffic accident at the Umpferstedt intersection on the B87 led to two vehicles catching fire. Both drivers were able to escape their vehicles unharmed before they were completely destroyed by the flames.
B88 closure in Jena-Nord: Diversion traffic pushes villages to their limits
The months-long full closure of the Bundesstraße 88 in the north of Jena is leading to massive traffic problems in the adjacent municipalities. Drivers are increasingly using unofficial shortcuts through the villages, causing great resentment among residents and mayors.
Industrial accident in Porstendorf: Forklift strikes employee
Porstendorf, 05.03.2026 – A 53-year-old employee was injured in an industrial accident at a company in Porstendorf on Wednesday morning. According to initial findings by emergency services, a forklift driver apparently struck him due to inattention.
Custody Dispute Escalates: Woman Attacks Man in Public
A family dispute in Jena escalated into physical violence on Wednesday evening. An attentive witness alerted the police after a woman attacked a man.
50 Years of FOTO-Klub JENA´78: Anniversary Exhibition in the Thüringer Landtag
FOTO-Klub JENA´78 e.V. celebrates its 50th anniversary with a major jubilee exhibition at the Landtagshochhaus in Erfurt, showcasing five decades of photographic history from Jena.