All-clear in Jena: Search for missing 89-year-old successfully concluded
The police search for an 89-year-old man in Jena ended successfully on Friday afternoon. The senior returned safely to his familiar surroundings.
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Forest Fire in Oberes Munketal near Jena: Fire Department Deploys Drone
Jena, June 26, 2026 – A forest fire broke out in the Oberes Munketal area near Jena on Thursday afternoon. Thanks to the rapid intervention of the fire department, which used a reconnaissance drone for localization, the fire was quickly extinguished; police are now urgently seeking witnesses.
40 Degrees in Central Germany: Why Jena is Particularly Affected as a Heat Hotspot
Jena, June 26, 2026 – Ahead of the upcoming weekend, Central Germany is facing an extreme heatwave, with temperatures potentially exceeding the 40-degree mark. Alongside Bernburg and Torgau, the city of Jena has been one of the region’s proven climatic hotspots for years.
A Look Behind the Scenes: Unique Inclined Elevator at Leuchtenburg Opens to Visitors
Leuchtenburg presents its new inclined elevator for the nationwide Day of Architecture. Visitors can explore the barrier-free mountain station and join expert tours on June 27 and 28, 2026.
Stability of Care at Risk: Nursing in Jena Only Possible with International Specialists in the Future
Without foreign support, healthcare and nursing care in Jena can hardly be secured in the future. This was the clear conclusion reached by around 30 industry representatives during a recent specialist discussion held by the Stadt Jena and the Wirtschaftsförderung.
Jena Celebrates Thüringen’s Largest CSD: 4,000 People Set a Historic Mark
With a historic record turnout of around 4,000 people, Jena celebrated the largest Christopher Street Day in the history of Thüringen on Saturday, sending a powerful signal for diversity and equality.
Jena’s Gaze into Space: How the MKF-6 from Carl Zeiss Wrote Space History
In September 1976, the MKF-6 multispectral camera from Carl Zeiss Jena made history aboard the Sojus-22 mission, cementing Jena’s role as a global center for precision optics and space technology.
Change of Course in Jena? Between High-Tech Growth and Shrinking Daycare Centers
In view of declining birth rates, the city of Jena is adjusting its planning for daycare centers and schools, while commercial and research sites continue to grow. This raises the fundamental question of whether the strategic course of the city on the Saale is shifting.
Third Contribution-Free Kindergarten Year Planned: What Jena Families Can Expect from 2027
Thüringen is set to expand contribution-free early childhood education. Starting in summer 2027, a third kindergarten year will become completely free of charge for parents, providing significant financial relief for families in Jena.
Jena and its University: How the Wine-Growing Town Became a Center of Excellence
Jena, 16.06.2026 – The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität (FSU) shapes the life, economy, and cityscape of Jena like almost no other institution. An upcoming TV documentary on MDR takes this as an opportunity to shed light on the profound historical and current role of the university for Thuringia’s City of Light.