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A missing person case in Jena has come to a successful conclusion. Following a tip from a citizen, the person was located at Westbahnhofstraße and returned home safely.
A high-end electric vehicle was stolen from a private property in Jena Lobeda-Altstadt overnight. The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena has launched an investigation and is calling for witnesses who may have seen the grey Hyundai IONIQ5.
Medical assistance in Jena outside of regular office hours: An overview of emergency medical services, pharmacies on duty, and important emergency numbers for February 19, 2026.
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, drivers in Jena must prepare for increased traffic enforcement, particularly in the northern district of Löbstedt, as authorities conduct mobile speed measurements.
A new 24/7 automated supermarket called “Tante Zukunft” is opening at Holzmarkt 6 in Jena, featuring a 120,000-euro picking robot capable of handling frozen goods.
A new event format combining physical activity, electronic music, and social gathering starts today at StadtLab Jena under the title “After Run Beats x Techno Ping Pong.”
On February 25, 2026, the Jena Evening Lecture at the Universitätsklinikum Jena will focus on healthy aging. Prof. Dr. Tino Prell will explain the difference between biological and chronological age and how lifestyle influences longevity.
A technology company from Jena has developed a virtual eye test to detect vision defects faster and more efficiently, further cementing the city’s reputation as a global center for optical technologies and photonics.
The REWE-Markt in Jena Lobeda-Ost is introducing a ‘Quiet Hour’ to make shopping easier for people with autism, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities by reducing noise and light.
Harald Irmscher, one of the most influential figures in the history of FC Carl Zeiss Jena and a former GDR international, celebrates his 80th birthday. Known for his technical elegance and strategic vision, he remains a central icon of the legendary “Fiat-Elf.”