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Thuringia, August 5, 2026: The coming week offers a diverse selection of cultural and musical events in the region. From historical insights to open-air festivals, there is something for every taste.
Jena, August 02, 2026 – As of yesterday, Saturday, fares within the Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT) have been adjusted. Passengers in Jena must plan for higher ticket prices for their public transport connections.
The 2026 concert summer reaches its peak in August. Jena, Erfurt, and Weimar are hosting numerous open-air performances and club concerts, ranging from indie rock and pop to singer-songwriter folk and neo-classical music.
Jena, July 29, 2026: The traditional Jena Cup in gliding has commenced. The competition serves as an official qualification championship for cross-country gliding, bringing together ambitious pilots in the region.
Jena, July 29, 2026 – The Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena (EAH) is making academic history: it is the first university of applied sciences in Thuringia to be granted the independent right to award doctoral degrees.
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the ‘Underdogs MC Weimar’ biker club, the Jena Criminal Investigation Department conducted targeted inspections in Nohra on Saturday.
Officers of the Apolda Police Inspectorate executed an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Erfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday afternoon.
Jena/Thüringen, July 23, 2026: The upcoming weekend from July 24 to 26, 2026, offers numerous highlights for culture and leisure enthusiasts in Jena and throughout Thuringia. The focus is on the traditional Töpfermarkt on the Jenaer Marktplatz, complemented by diverse events in the surrounding regions.
Autoland AG continues its expansion in Thuringia: On August 1, 2026, the car discounter will open a new branch in the municipality of Zöllnitz, located directly on the southern city limits of Jena.
A lecture on the history of JENAer Glas will be held this Wednesday morning as part of the ‘Mittwochkreis’ event series.