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Jena-Lobeda, April 20, 2026 – An unexpected power outage caused restless hours in Neulobeda during the early Monday morning hours. The interruption of the regular power supply triggered security systems and alarms in several multi-family residential buildings. However, a criminal background was quickly ruled out.
On Monday evening, a violent assault occurred in the Jena district of Lobeda. An intoxicated man attacked a passerby with an iron bar. While the suspect was apprehended, the victim fled the scene and is now being sought by the police.
On Friday evening, an unknown perpetrator set fire to a rainbow flag at a residential building in Jena-Lobeda. The police are investigating politically motivated property damage and are searching for witnesses.
On Sunday night, an explosive device heavily damaged a mobile toilet in Jena-Lobeda. Police are searching for witnesses after the detonation in Theobald-Renner-Straße.
On late Friday evening, two young football fans were robbed of their fan merchandise by three masked perpetrators at the Goldbergtunnel in Jena-Lobeda. The police have launched an investigation.
On March 23, 2026, the Zweckverband JenaWasser is hosting an information day at the Sportschwimmhalle Lobeda-West. Visitors can learn about water quality, infrastructure, and career opportunities.
Starting next Monday, Jenaer Nahverkehr will renovate the tram stop at the Universitätsklinikum. Passengers and drivers on Erlanger Allee should expect traffic restrictions until late June.
In a DIY store in the Jena district of Lobeda, a shoplifter stole electronic items worth over 1,600 euros on Wednesday afternoon. During his escape, the perpetrator attacked a store detective who attempted to stop him and subsequently fled unidentified.
Jena-Lobeda/19.02.2026. Education is the key to the future – and dedicated specialists are in high demand in Thuringia, especially in social professions. Anyone interested in a career in this field will have an ideal opportunity for orientation in Jena-Lobeda at the end of February.
The Neulobeda District Council invites the public to a meeting on February 18, 2026, to discuss the reuse concept for the ‘Alte Schwimmhalle’ and present results from recent urban development workshops.