14th City History Day: In the Footsteps of Jena’s Vanished Buildings
On March 14, 2026, Jena’s 14th City History Day invites the public to rediscover the city’s lost architectural heritage through lectures, tours, and workshops.
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Verdi Strike in Public Transport: Jena’s Buses and Trams at a Standstill from Monday
Commuters and students in Jena will need strong nerves again starting next week. The Verdi union has called on employees of Thuringian local transport companies for another warning strike, this time lasting several days. The walkout begins on Monday and will paralyze large parts of public transport.
Energy Saving Day: Caritas offers free energy-saving check in Jena
Jena, March 6, 2026. On the occasion of International Energy Saving Day, Caritas is drawing attention to its proven energy-saving check. The project helps people with low incomes in Jena and the surrounding area to effectively reduce their energy costs through individual on-site consultations and free immediate aid.
Amphibian Migration in Thüringen: NABU Asks Drivers for Speed Limit 30
With rising temperatures, the annual amphibian migration has begun in Thüringen. NABU calls for caution and a speed limit of 30 km/h on migration routes to protect animals and volunteers.
Robbery-related Theft in Lobeda: Shoplifter Kicks Detective to the Ground
In a DIY store in the Jena district of Lobeda, a shoplifter stole electronic items worth over 1,600 euros on Wednesday afternoon. During his escape, the perpetrator attacked a store detective who attempted to stop him and subsequently fled unidentified.
Thüringen Minister Tischner visits the Deutsches Optisches Museum in Jena
The Thüringen Minister for Education, Science and Culture, Christian Tischner, paid an official visit to the Deutsches Optisches Museum in Jena to emphasize its significance for the regional cultural and scientific landscape.
Porzellanmanufaktur Kahla files for insolvency: Operations continue without restriction
Kahla / Gera, March 04, 2026. Porzellanmanufaktur Kahla/Thüringen GmbH has filed for insolvency. The aim of the measure is a comprehensive financial restructuring, while operational business activities with approximately 120 employees will be maintained.
Attention Speed Cameras: Mobile Radar Control Today in Jena-Kernberge
Jena/Kernberge, 04.03.2026 – Anyone traveling in the south of Jena this Wednesday should keep a close eye on their speedometer. Traffic monitoring is currently conducting mobile speed checks in the Kernberge district.
Medical Studies in Jena: Places Available Without Numerus Clausus (NC) for the First Time
Starting immediately, Thüringen is offering a new path to medical school via the so-called “Landarztquote,” allowing students to study medicine or dentistry without top grades, provided they commit to working in underserved rural areas.
25 Years of Therapeutic Apheresis: How Purified Blood Saves Lives at Universitätsklinikum Jena
Jena/Lobeda, 03.03.2026. The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) looks back on a quarter-century of experience in blood purification therapy. In February 2001, a patient was treated with therapeutic apheresis at the site for the first time to prevent life-threatening organ rejection.