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Jena, May 25, 2026. The City of Light Jena benefits significantly from international students and workers, who serve as key drivers of innovation, sustainably strengthening the local economic and scientific hub.
The prestigious Thüringenpokal final between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and defending champions ZFC Meuselwitz is mobilizing football fans across Thüringen. MDR is providing the full broadcast as video-on-demand for those wishing to relive the emotional state derby.
Jena, May 24, 2026. The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena is asking the public for urgent assistance in the search for a missing teenager. 13-year-old Gina-Laura Köbbel has been missing since Friday evening after contact with her family was lost.
The Australian formation “Ukulele Death Squad” will visit the Thuringian university city next summer. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the band, known for its explosive stage show, will perform an open-air concert as part of the Jenaer Kulturarena.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena faces ZFC Meuselwitz in the Thuringian Cup final. The match marks the final game for head coach Volkan Uluç and offers a chance for DFB-Pokal qualification.
Manuela Vogt, head of the Kreishandwerkerschaft Jena/Saale-Holzland, has been honored in Berlin for her innovative project promoting women in skilled trades.
Bronwyn Brophy O’Connor is set to take over the chairmanship of the executive board at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG in Jena, succeeding Maximilian Foerst. The group faces significant challenges, including a global cost-cutting program.
Jena, May 22, 2026 – A serious dog attack occurred in the Jena urban area on Thursday evening, resulting in injuries to both an animal and a person. Police have initiated investigations into negligent bodily harm.
The Jena-based high-tech company Göpel Electronic celebrates its 35th anniversary this month, looking back on a successful development from a local spin-off to a globally active specialist for inspection technology.
The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena records a record 595 registrations for Ukrainian university admission tests in 2026, making the Thuringian city one of the largest testing locations in Europe.