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The Jena University Hospital (UKJ) has successfully performed a novel combination of bypass surgery and shockwave therapy for the first time, aiming to regenerate severely weakened hearts.
Die Linke Thüringen is speaking out decisively against the planned Bundeswehr medical examination center in downtown Jena. The state association supports the announced protests and criticizes statements made by Jena’s Mayor Benjamin Koppe.
A detailed analysis of salary structures and living costs in the Free State of Thüringen shows a clear divide between urban centers like Jena and rural regions.
A 57-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries in Rausdorf after falling two meters into a stream while attempting to avoid pedestrians.
Jena, May 10, 2026 – Searching for a therapy slot often requires a lot of patience. However, seven psychological practices in Jena and the surrounding area are currently reporting free capacities for new patients in various therapeutic methods.
On Friday, May 15, 2026, the program Ländermagazin on ARD alpha will feature a 30-minute documentary on the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, exploring its rich history and modern research.
Jena, 05/09/2026 – The German Red Cross (DRK) has officially inaugurated a new education center in Jena. Starting immediately, the new facility will bundle essential training and education programs centrally under one roof.
Jena, 08.05.2026. Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is dedicating a large-scale project to the lives of people in the region around the year 1600. The research is the subject of various TV magazines this Friday.
Jena, 08.05.2026. The Bundeswehr is upgrading its infrastructure and planning a massive investment at the Jena location. A new recruitment center is to be built in the Thuringian university city for almost one billion euros.
In a decisive relegation battle, Jena secured their spot in the BBL with a sensational comeback, while Heidelberg faces relegation to the second-tier Pro A.