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On Thursday afternoon, an incident occurred on a Line 1 tram in Jena where a woman displayed an unconstitutional gesture. Criminal police have launched an investigation and are seeking witnesses.
Jena, 26.02.2026 – A woman from Jena has fallen victim to a massive investment fraud scheme. The victim lost a sum of over 25,000 Euros to criminals.
A collision between a passenger car and a delivery van occurred on Friedrichstraße on Monday morning, resulting in two injuries and significant property damage.
A 90-year-old cyclist has died from his injuries following a serious traffic accident with a tram in the Jena district of Winzerla. The incident occurred earlier this week, as the police have now announced.
A routine traffic check on Bundesstraße 88 in Kahla led to a chase involving a 17-year-old moped rider. Police later apprehended the youth, discovering technical tampering and a lack of insurance on his Simson moped.
A classic example of the importance of a functioning neighborhood occurred in northern Jena. Thanks to the quick reaction of an attentive resident, police in Jena-Zwätzen caught two suspected burglars red-handed.
An alert neighbor in Jena-Zwätzen helped police apprehend two burglary suspects on Monday afternoon. The suspects were found with full backpacks and suspected narcotics.
Politically motivated graffiti related to the Middle East conflict was discovered at the main entrance of a school in Jena-Göschwitz. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
An unknown perpetrator attempted to break into the Zeiss-Planetarium in Jena on Tuesday morning. The attempt failed thanks to modern security measures, leaving the building’s valuable technology and exhibits unharmed.
The Jena Criminal Investigation Department is appealing to the public for information following a robbery in Paradiespark. A group of youths targeted a man and forcibly stole his sweater, potentially due to a political motive regarding the garment’s logo.