Over 25,000 Euros Lost: Woman from Jena Falls Victim to Investment Scammers
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.
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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.
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.