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Jena (May 16, 2026) – The outdoor pool season in Jena has opened. On Friday, the traditional ‘Anbaden’ took place at Ostbad, marking the start of this year’s open-air swimming season.
Jena, May 15, 2026. The Criminal Investigation Department (KPI) Jena executed a total of 47 search warrants during a large-scale operation last Tuesday. The measures targeted 20 suspects in several Thüringer cities.
As part of the current exhibition “driften,” the Jenaer Kunstverein highlights the multifaceted work of artist Stefan Lenke, showcasing a unique blend of painting, drawing, and photography.
Jena, May 14, 2026. The costs for school assistants at Thuringian schools continue to rise unchecked. Cities and districts, including Jena, Gera, and the Weimarer Land, find themselves increasingly overwhelmed and are calling for reforms.
Jena, May 13, 2026. The planned establishment of a Bundeswehr medical examination center in Jena continues to cause intense discussion in the city. The Green Youth Thuringia has now also taken a clear stance against the military project, warning against misprioritizing the interests of young people.
The May holidays provide the perfect opportunity for regional excursions. MDR Kultur recommends family-friendly destinations in Jena, Dresden, and Jerichow, highlighting Jena’s dinosaur trail.
Jena, 13.05.2026 – This coming Sunday, retailers in Jena will exceptionally open their doors for a relaxed weekend shopping trip. For the shopping Sunday on May 17, 2026, the retail sector invites the public to shop.
The image of the city of Jena is inextricably linked to its university. A half-hour report on ARD alpha explores the interplay between science and urban society, highlighting the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU).
The Thüringer Fußball-Verband (TFV) will not send a promoted team to the NOFV-Oberliga for the 2026/27 season, following SV Schott Jena’s decision to decline promotion, triggering a domino effect across East German football leagues.
The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has successfully performed a novel combination of bypass surgery and shockwave therapy for the first time, aiming to regenerate severely weakened hearts.