Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
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Jena, June 30, 2026 – Unknown vandals have caused significant property damage to a staircase in Jena-Lobeda. The police are investigating the case of criminal damage and are asking the public for assistance in solving the incident.
A 58-year-old man was attacked and slightly injured by three youths at the „Emil-Wölk-Straße“ tram stop in Jena-Lobeda. The police are now urgently calling for witnesses to the incident.
JENA-LOBEDA, May 20, 2026 – The vacant old Schwimmhalle in Lobeda-West is entering a new phase of use. A newly signed cooperation agreement aims to revitalize the prominent building in the district and open it for culture, community meetings, and various temporary projects.
Ostbad Jena will open the new outdoor pool season on May 15. While admission prices remain unchanged, a new health promotion initiative will allow seniors to swim for free during early morning hours five days a week.
Jena, May 6, 2026. The Schwimmparadies Jena will host a regional competition this coming Saturday. This results in restrictions for public swimming, as the sports pool will remain closed on that day.
Jena, 30.04.2026. The popular event series “Sport im Park” returns from its winter break. Starting Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the Saaleaue in Lobeda-West will once again transform weekly into a free open-air fitness studio for all residents of Jena.
The “TanzKarussell – Bring deinen Tanz!” project has been named one of this year’s winners of the “Tatort Kultur” initiative, promoting intercultural exchange in Jena Lobeda-West through dance.
Jena, 29.04.2026 – Drivers in Jena must pay close attention to their speed this Wednesday. The police are conducting mobile radar checks across the city to target speeding drivers.
Jena, 02.03.2026. A large-scale rear-end collision involving six vehicles caused significant traffic disruptions in the south of Jena on Monday morning. Police have closed the busy Stadtrodaer Straße outbound and are redirecting traffic.
A mysterious sweet-sour smell has forced employees at the Stadtteilzentrum Lisa in Jena-Lobeda-West to vacate their offices. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.