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In the debate over rising healthcare contributions, a health scientist from Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) clarifies that administrative costs account for only four percent of total expenditures, making the reduction of insurance funds an ineffective solution for cost savings.
Erfurt / Weimar, 22.04.2026 – An unusual collection campaign in Thüringen is currently drawing attention to the situation of terminally ill people. Throughout Thüringen, 15,000 socks are to be collected to set a visible sign of solidarity.
Researchers in Thüringen are developing a novel machine for high-precision nanostructures on photonic components, aiming for a world-first scale of one square meter with sub-atomic precision.
The Thuringian motorway police ended a potentially life-threatening drunk driving incident on the A4 near Jena. A truck driver was stopped with 1.8 per mille after attracting attention due to his dangerous driving style.
A larger piece of sheet metal on the Autobahn 4 triggered a multi-vehicle rear-end collision on Monday morning. The route in the direction of Frankfurt am Main had to be temporarily fully closed near Stadtroda.
Following a series of attacks on the local FDP party office, Jena’s local politics are showing unity. Five city council factions have published a joint statement in which they sharply condemn the ongoing violence and vandalism.
On April 25, 2026, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität and Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena will host the joint “Open Campus,” offering prospective students comprehensive insights into academic programs and campus life in the City of Light.
The upcoming weekend in Thuringia offers numerous excursion destinations, including a Street Food Festival in Weimar and the Long Library Night in Apolda.
Jena, 16.04.2026. The Studierendenwerk Thüringen is providing financial support to committed students: A significantly increased funding budget of 30,000 euros per half-year will be available for cultural, sporting, and intercultural projects in the future.
Unexpected personnel decision at FC Carl Zeiss Jena: The club’s sporting director is stepping down from her position completely unexpectedly. The exact background of this sudden move is currently still unclear.