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Stadtroda/Jena, February 27, 2026. High distinction for a dedicated physician from the region: Dr. Udo Polzer, Medical Director of the Asklepios Fachklinikum Stadtroda, was honored for his tireless voluntary commitment to Multiple Sclerosis patients. Due to the geographical proximity, numerous affected individuals from the Jena area also benefit from this.
Jena / Thüringen, 26.02.2026. The Verdi trade union has announced a nationwide warning strike in Thuringian local transport for the coming weekend. From Friday night until Sunday inclusive, large parts of the bus and tram services in Jena will also come to a standstill.
Jena, 26.02.2026 – A woman from Jena has fallen victim to a massive investment fraud scheme. The victim lost a sum of over 25,000 Euros to criminals.
The Thuringian regional league club FC Carl Zeiss Jena and midfielder Kay Seidemann have ended their cooperation. The decision follows months of tension with the fan scene and recent training deficits.
Jena-based Linimed GmbH and FAZMED GmbH from Sonneberg are joining forces. By June 1, 2026, FAZMED will be fully integrated into Linimed, creating one of the largest cross-state providers for out-of-hospital intensive care in Central Germany.
Böttcher AG has donated 25,000 euros to the association „Kinderdialyse Jena e.V.“ to support children and young people undergoing dialysis treatment in Jena.
Following the death of the operator of the “Green Heart” Western Ranch in Jena-Laasan, the future of the facility and its animals remains uncertain. Residents and animal lovers are concerned about the welfare of the horses as succession questions remain unresolved.
To proactively address the shortage of skilled workers, JenaWirtschaft is launching an information campaign in February and March 2026, specifically targeting school leavers to promote local vocational training opportunities.
A wave of phone fraud in Jena and the surrounding area has resulted in approximately 250,000 Euro in damages. Perpetrators posing as bank employees are targeting elderly citizens using psychological pressure and Call-ID spoofing.
Jena offers a diverse literary program this week, featuring TV star Roland Jankowsky, poetic readings in Jena-Ost, and regional fairy tales in Bürgel.