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Jena, May 21, 2026 – Following the discovery of a severely injured and unresponsive woman at Salvador-Allende-Platz in Lobeda-Ost, the criminal investigation department is investigating a domestic violence incident. A suspect was temporarily detained but has since been released.
Passengers of Jenaer Nahverkehr must prepare for restrictions in the south of the city this week. Due to extensive track construction, no trams are currently running to the Lobeda-Ost district.
Passengers of Jenaer Nahverkehr must prepare for restrictions this week: Due to extensive construction work, the tram line to Lobeda-Ost is closed until the weekend. A rail replacement bus service has been established.
The Jena Ordnungsamt is expanding its fleet with service bicycles to increase flexibility and environmental friendliness. Simultaneously, track construction work is causing a tram closure to Lobeda-Ost until April 18.
Starting April 13, 2026, road users in southern Jena must plan for extra time due to surface renovations at the Gewerbegebiet Maua junctions.
Jena-Lobeda, 09.04.2026 – The DRK Senior Citizens’ Meeting Center in Lobeda-Ost invites you to a comprehensive information event focusing on the safe and confident use of rollators in everyday life.
Jena, March 28, 2026. Early Friday morning, a ground-floor balcony in Lobeda-Ost became the target of a vandalism attack. Unknown individuals pelted the facade with a large number of eggs; police have launched an investigation.
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.
The REWE market in Jena, Lobeda-Ost, is introducing a “Quiet Hour” to support people with autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities by significantly reducing noise and visual stimuli.