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After nearly three decades of extensive renovation and preservation work, the most famous historical landmark above Jena-Lobeda shines in new splendor. The medieval ruins of the Lobdeburg, once considered the problem child of local monument preservation, have been saved from final decay through continuous, heritage-compliant restoration.
A passenger traveling from Jena was attacked at the Busbahnhof in Apolda on Friday night. Two masked perpetrators stole the man’s T-shirt under threat of violence.
The Jena tram system is celebrating its 125th anniversary this weekend with a major historical parade featuring vintage vehicles from the 1920s and the GDR era.
Jena, 15.04.2026. Rent prices in Jena vary extremely within very small areas. A recent analysis shows that costs per square meter can deviate by up to five euros even within the same street.
In a multi-family house in Jena-Nord, a series of basement burglaries occurred on Friday. Unknown perpetrators forcibly broke the padlocks of eight basement compartments but, according to initial findings, did not take any loot.
Jena, 10.04.2026. A far-reaching agreement has been reached in the dispute over the allocation of school places in Jena. A new decree will give the city more room for maneuver in school selection starting in May, ending weeks of uncertainty for many parents.
The 8th jobwalk Jena returns on June 6, 2026, bringing up to 100 companies to the Marktplatz to connect with professionals and career starters in an informal open-air setting.
Jena, April 03, 2026 – The first free museum Sunday in Jena recorded significant visitor interest. On March 29, nearly 600 guests took advantage of the offer to visit the Städtische Museen of the City of Light without an admission ticket.
Jenaer Nahverkehr celebrates its 125th anniversary with a special run of the city’s oldest historical tram, marking over a century of public transport history in the Saalestadt.
The Staatliches Schulamt Ostthüringen has halted the previous admission process with free school choice in Jena. In the future, school placements are to be based more heavily on the place of residence, causing significant concern among parents and city politicians.