TV Tip: 3sat “Ländermagazin” Portrays the University of Jena

Symbolbild: TV-Tipp: 3sat-Ländermagazin porträtiert die Universität Jena

Jena, 08.05.2026 – This weekend, the 3sat “Ländermagazin” is dedicated extensively to the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. The 30-minute report, produced by Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), highlights the historical path of the city’s history and takes a detailed look at current research projects with Europe-wide impact.

NABU calls for the 22nd “Hour of Garden Birds” in Jena and Thüringen

Symbolbild: NABU ruft zur 22. „Stunde der Gartenvögel“ in Jena und Thüringen auf

Starting this coming Friday, the 22nd edition of the nationwide NABU campaign “Hour of Garden Birds” begins. Nature enthusiasts in Jena and throughout Thüringen are invited to observe local birdlife for a weekend and actively document populations.

SEK Operation in Jena: 38-Year-Old Threatens Roommate with Machete

Symbolbild: SEK-Einsatz in Jena: 38-Jähriger bedroht Mitbewohner mit Machete

Jena, 06.05.2026. A verbal dispute among roommates in a Jena residential group triggered a large-scale police operation lasting several hours on Tuesday evening. A 38-year-old man, experiencing a psychological crisis, armed himself with a machete and was ultimately subdued by the Special Operations Command (SEK) during the night.

Critical Mass Jena: Bicycle Demonstration for Faster Cycle Path Construction on Tuesday

Symbolbild: Critical Mass Jena: Fahrraddemo für schnelleren Radwegebau am Dienstag

On Tuesday, May 5, the Critical Mass action alliance is organizing a bicycle demonstration in Jena. Participants are demanding a significantly faster expansion of the cycling infrastructure in the Freistaat and will start at 6 p.m. at Holzmarkt.