Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
Your update on city life, tips, and upcoming events in Jena.
Motorists in Jena must pay close attention to speed limits today as police conduct mobile speed measurements in the Vierzehnheiligen district, specifically near the local volunteer fire department.
A triggered smoke detector in Kahla led to a fire department and police operation on Sunday evening. A defective stove caused massive smoke development that spread to a neighboring apartment. No injuries were reported.
Mental health care in Jena: Nine psychotherapy spots are currently available for the current calendar week. An overview of therapy forms and contact options.
Exactly 225 years ago, the physicist Johann Wilhelm Ritter discovered ultraviolet radiation in Jena. Today, this discovery serves as the foundation for modern chip production, medicine, and photonics.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG reports a quarterly loss of 4.9 million euros. Weak sales in China and currency effects are weighing on the Jena-based medical technology specialist.
Mobile speed checks are being conducted in Jena today, Saturday. Drivers in Lobeda-Altstadt should be particularly attentive to current traffic reports.
The city of Jena officially welcomed 303 new German citizens naturalized in the second half of 2025 during a ceremony at the Jenaer Rathaus, highlighting the city’s international diversity.
Flea markets remain highly popular in Thüringen. From traditional markets in Jena’s historic center to specialized night events in Erfurt, the region offers a wide variety for collectors and vintage enthusiasts.
A missing 16-year-old girl from Jena has returned home unharmed. The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena has officially ended the public search and thanked the population for their support.
A missing person case in Jena has come to a successful conclusion. Following a tip from a citizen, the person was located at Westbahnhofstraße and returned home safely.