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The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld is preparing for a high-risk match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena hosts arch-rivals Rot-Weiß Erfurt this coming Sunday. Due to high security requirements and expected crowds, strict regulations apply to spectators.
The leadership of the city of Jena has reacted with dismay to the violent attack in the vicinity of the Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Berlin and has condemned the act in the strongest terms. As a sign of solidarity and mourning, Jena has lowered flags on public buildings to half-mast.
Jena, 03.05.2026 – Overshadowed success for FC Carl Zeiss Jena: During the high-stakes duel against BFC Dynamo, the illegal use of firecrackers and rockets occurred in the stands. On the pitch, however, the team remains on track for success and gains valuable ground on Lok Leipzig in the Regionalliga Nordost promotion race.
An 18-year-old shoplifter caused a police operation in Jena city center on Thursday evening. After an attempted theft, a chase and physical altercation ensued, resulting in an injured security guard and property damage.
Residents of Jena-Ost are being urged to exercise digital caution following a recent case of computer fraud. Unauthorized withdrawals, though small in amount, have triggered a police investigation. Learn how cybercriminals operate and how you can protect your financial data from similar attacks in the digital space.