Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Hermsdorf, April 3, 2026. A 43-year-old man fired an airsoft gun from a window in a residential area of Hermsdorf on Thursday afternoon. The alerted police arrived with significant forces, were able to apprehend the perpetrator, and are now asking potential victims for assistance.
The AfD district association Gera–Jena–Saale-Holzlandkreis has elected a new district board. The previous spokespersons Wiebke Muhsal and Denny Jankowski were confirmed in their offices.
A 43-year-old man triggered a major police operation in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis on Thursday afternoon after firing an airsoft gun from a window in Hermsdorf.
A nighttime high-speed chase on the B88 ended with significant legal consequences. Police stopped a fleeing driver traveling at extreme speeds after a pursuit spanning several kilometers near Kahla and Lindig.
Jena / Saale-Holzland-Kreis, 01.04.2026. Police in East Thuringia were called to a variety of different offenses in the immediate vicinity of Jena over the past few days, ranging from telephone fraud to a dangerous high-speed chase.
The labor market in Saale-Holzland-Kreis shows signs of a slight recovery at the start of spring. In March, the number of unemployed persons decreased marginally, while local companies continue to search intensively for new staff.
Starting in April, the Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT) will conduct a comprehensive passenger survey in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis to optimize public transport and ensure fair revenue distribution.
The AfD district association Gera-Jena-Saale-Holzlandkreis has held its regular board elections. The previous spokespersons, Wiebke Muhsal and Denny Jankowski, were confirmed in their positions by the members.
During the night leading into Saturday, a driver engaged in a dangerous high-speed pursuit with police on the Bundesstraße 88 between Freienorla and Kahla.
JES Verkehrsgesellschaft is significantly expanding its public transport services: Starting Easter Saturday, April 4, a new late-night bus will operate on Line 410 between Jena Westbahnhof and Eisenberg.