Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
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.
Following a tip from an attentive resident, police in Jena arrested two men aged 25 and 33. Officers seized burglary tools, suspected stolen property, and narcotics.
A 90-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries on Monday in Jena after colliding with a tram at a level crossing. The driver and passengers suffered from shock, while police investigate the cause of the accident.
A wave of organized phone fraud is currently affecting Ostthüringen. Scammers posing as police and bank employees have defrauded victims of approximately 250,000 euros.
A serious incident occurred in Jena-Lobeda on Monday afternoon when a dog bit two people. Both the 28-year-old owner and the victims were heavily intoxicated, leading to the immediate seizure of the animal by the authorities.
Mobile speed controls are being conducted in Jena-Vierzehnheiligen today, specifically near the Freiwillige Feuerwehr, to enhance traffic safety in rural areas.
A serious traffic accident occurred in Jena-Winzerla on Monday morning when a cyclist collided with a tram at Enver-Şimşek-Platz. The cyclist sustained severe injuries, and tram services were temporarily disrupted.