Labor Law: Received a Warning? How to Save Your Job
A formal warning is a serious signal in German labor law. Learn how to react correctly, what legal requirements apply, and how to secure your employment through strategic action.
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Collective Bargaining Dispute Ended: More Money for State Employees in Jena
Good news for thousands of public sector employees in Jena: The weeks of uncertainty are over. Employers and unions have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement in the latest round of negotiations.
Moment of Terror on Playground in Jena: Children Find Hand Grenade
Children playing in a sandbox in Jena discovered a hand grenade on Sunday morning. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service was called in to investigate the dangerous find.
High State Funding: Jena Startup Perceptec Revolutionizes the Eye Test
The Jena-based startup Perceptec GmbH receives approximately 930,000 euros in funding from the Free State of Thüringen to develop an automated, 3D-based virtual eye test aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled workers.
Winter Holidays 2026: The Best Tips Against Boredom in Jena and Thüringen
Jena (16.02.2026) – For students in Thüringen, the most beautiful time of winter has begun: a week off school. But while the children cheer, parents often face the challenge of keeping their offspring meaningfully occupied in the wet and cold February weather. Fortunately, the region around Jena offers a diverse program this year that prevents boredom from arising in the first place.
Leisure Tips for Jena: Kesselgulasch in the Forest and Musical Magic
Jena and the surrounding area offer a diverse program for the start of the week, including outdoor activities in the Jenaer Forst and cultural highlights like the Aladin musical, perfect for the winter holidays.
Cultural Crisis in Thüringen: Universität Jena Seeks Rescue Strategies for Small Museums
Jena (16.02.2026) – Thüringen often prides itself on its high density of cultural institutions. However, away from the major landmarks like the Wartburg or the Weimarer Klassik sites, the reality often looks bleak. A research project at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is now addressing this very issue.
Happy Ending in Jena: Missing Teenager Found Safe and Sound in Kassel
A missing teenager from Jena has been found safe in Kassel. Police confirm the search is over with no evidence of criminal activity, highlighting successful cross-state cooperation.
Great Solidarity in the Paradies: Donation Account Set Up for Former Coach Weber
The Jena sports community is rallying behind one of its own. A donation account has been established for former coach Weber to provide financial support during a challenging personal period.
A Special Milestone in the Delivery Room: Anastasia Theresa is Jena’s 100th Baby of the Year
The year 2026 has barely begun, yet Uniklinikum Jena has already celebrated a significant milestone. On January 28, little Anastasia Theresa was born, marking the 100th birth of the year at the clinic. Weighing 3,450 grams and measuring 52 centimeters, the healthy baby girl is a joyful addition to her family and a testament to the busy start of the year for local midwives.