Three Days of Standstill: ver.di Paralyzes Public Transport in Jena Again
Jena. A three-day warning strike in public transport (ÖPNV) will begin next Monday in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis, leading to massive cancellations.
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Over 100,000 Euros Lost: Man from Saale-Holzland-Kreis Falls Victim to Investment Fraud
A 57-year-old man from Saale-Holzland-Kreis has lost more than 100,000 Euros through an online investment scam. The Jena Criminal Police have launched an investigation and are issuing an urgent warning against this professionally organized scheme.
First nationwide: Saale-Holzland-Kreis receives premium certificate for energy management
Eisenberg/Jena, 06.03.2026. The Saale-Holzland-Kreis has become the first district in all of Germany to be awarded the premium certificate for municipal energy management (Kom.EMS). Through the efficient control of heating and electrical technology in public buildings, the district has saved over one million euros in recent years.
Beer bottle thrown at construction workers: Cars damaged in Eisenberg
Police in Saale-Holzland-Kreis are investigating a 24-year-old man for attempted dangerous bodily harm after he threw a beer bottle at construction workers in Eisenberg, damaging two parked vehicles.
Investment Fraud in Saale-Holzland-Kreis: 57-Year-Old Loses Over 100,000 Euros
A 57-year-old man from Saale-Holzland-Kreis has fallen victim to massive investment fraud. While attempting to invest money on the internet, he lost more than 100,000 euros. The criminal police in Jena have launched an investigation.
Strike Ends: Buses and Trams in Jena Resuming Regular Service
Jena, March 1, 2026 – Relief for passengers in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis: Following the two-day warning strike by the union Verdi, buses and trams have been operating according to the regular schedule since Sunday morning. The massive restrictions in local public transport (ÖPNV) have ended for the time being.
Local Transport Jena: No Emergency Service at the Weekend – Strike Ends Sunday Morning
The extensive warning strike in Jena’s public transport led to a complete standstill of regular services on Saturday. Operations are set to resume gradually starting Sunday morning at 06:00.
Unemployment in Saale-Holzland-Kreis slightly decreased in February
In February 2026, the labor market in Saale-Holzland-Kreis saw a slight easing, with 2,273 people registered as unemployed and a high demand for skilled workers in key sectors.
Full Closure of the B88: Why a Construction Road in Jena-Nord is No Alternative to the Diversion
The expansion of Naumburger Straße in Jena-Nord requires a full closure of the B88. Commuters must use a large-scale diversion via the B7, as the local construction road is not available for public traffic.
Teenage moped rider flees from police: Simson seized in Kahla
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.