Golden Honor: 23 Master Opticians Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Jena
Fifty years after their graduation, 23 master opticians returned to Jena to receive their Golden Master’s Certificates from the Handwerkskammer für Ostthüringen.
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A4 near Magdala: Three minor injuries following accident involving three vehicles
A traffic accident occurred on the A4 motorway towards Dresden on Thursday, resulting in three minor injuries. Two cars and one truck were involved in the incident near Magdala.
Full closure on the A4 near Magdala after serious traffic accident
Magdala, 07.05.2026. Following a serious traffic accident between a passenger car and a truck, the Bundesautobahn 4 in the direction of Dresden is currently completely closed. All persons involved in the incident sustained injuries.
NABU calls for the 22nd “Hour of Garden Birds” in Jena and Thüringen
Starting this coming Friday, the 22nd edition of the nationwide NABU campaign “Hour of Garden Birds” begins. Nature enthusiasts in Jena and throughout Thüringen are invited to observe local birdlife for a weekend and actively document populations.
SEK Operation in Jena: 38-Year-Old Threatens Roommate with Machete
Jena, 06.05.2026. A verbal dispute among roommates in a Jena residential group triggered a large-scale police operation lasting several hours on Tuesday evening. A 38-year-old man, experiencing a psychological crisis, armed himself with a machete and was ultimately subdued by the Special Operations Command (SEK) during the night.
Major Police Operation in Jena: Special Forces Overpower Armed 38-Year-Old
Jena, 06.05.2026 – On Tuesday evening, an acute threat situation in a Jena residential group triggered a large-scale police operation. Special police forces had to be deployed to eventually secure a 38-year-old armed man who was in a state of psychological emergency.
DFB-Pokal Semi-Final: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Hosts Record Winners VfL Wolfsburg
Frankfurt/Jena, May 06, 2026. The semi-final pairings for the Women’s DFB-Pokal have been drawn. FC Carl Zeiss Jena can look forward to a sporting highlight as they host record cup winners VfL Wolfsburg at their own stadium on the Saale.
State Security Proceedings at OLG Jena: Suspended Sentence for Syrian National
The Higher Regional Court of Jena has sentenced a Syrian national to a suspended prison term for membership in a terrorist organization dating back to 2013.
Critical Mass Jena: Bicycle Demonstration for Faster Cycle Path Construction on Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 5, the Critical Mass action alliance is organizing a bicycle demonstration in Jena. Participants are demanding a significantly faster expansion of the cycling infrastructure in the Freistaat and will start at 6 p.m. at Holzmarkt.
Bitter Defeat: Relegation of Carl Zeiss Jena Confirmed After 1-5 Loss
Jena, 04.05.2026. FC Carl Zeiss Jena must face the bitter path to a lower division. A clear 1-5 defeat over the weekend finally sealed the relegation of the traditional club from Thüringen.