Kulturarena 2026: “Jurassic Park” returns to the silver screen
On August 16, 2026, Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster “Jurassic Park” will be screened at the Theatervorplatz in Jena as part of the Kulturarena summer festival.
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Rainbow flag set on fire at Jena residential building: Criminal police seek witnesses
In the Ottogerd-Mühlmann-Straße, a rainbow flag was intentionally set on fire last weekend. In addition to the destroyed flag, property damage was caused to the building. The criminal police are investigating and looking for witnesses.
DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: FCC Women Host Record Champions Wolfsburg in Jena
In the semi-finals of the Women’s DFB-Pokal, FC Carl Zeiss Jena will face record champions VfL Wolfsburg on April 2, 2026. The match will be broadcast live on Das Erste.
AfD Gera-Jena-Saale-Holzlandkreis: Muhsal and Jankowski re-elected as district spokespersons
The AfD district association Gera–Jena–Saale-Holzlandkreis has elected a new district board. The previous spokespersons Wiebke Muhsal and Denny Jankowski were confirmed in their offices.
Researchers from Jena show: Million-year-old insect symbioses are more fragile than expected
A recent study by the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena illustrates that even firmly established insect symbioses can be broken up in a very short time. In experimental observations, a newly introduced bacterium displaced the original partner of a grain beetle within just a few generations.
Easter Excursion Tip for Families: Discovery Tour at the Dornburger Schlösser
The long Easter weekend is drawing families outdoors. As part of the Thüringen-wide Easter activities, the nearby Dornburger Schlösser are also offering a special program for young visitors.
DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Hosts VfL Wolfsburg at the ad hoc Arena
On Sunday, April 5, 2026, FC Carl Zeiss Jena will face VfL Wolfsburg in the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal for women. The match at the ad hoc Arena is expected to draw a large crowd.
Star sensors from Jena on their way to the Moon: Artemis II mission launched
Jena/Florida, 02.04.2026. The Artemis II mission successfully launched into space from Florida last night. On board the spacecraft is vital navigation technology from Jena, paving the way to the Moon.
Major Construction Site on the A4: Extensive Road Surface Renewal Between Jena and Stadtroda
Starting in April 2026, drivers on the A4 motorway must prepare for significant traffic restrictions between the Jena-Zentrum and Stadtroda junctions due to extensive road surface renewal lasting until late 2027.
Robbery in Jena Bookstore: Employee and Passerby Pursue Fugitive
A shoplifting incident in the Jenaer Innenstadt escalated into a robbery on Wednesday afternoon. An employee and a witness pursued the fleeing suspect, prompting a police search.