Ferris MC live in Jena: Rapper brings his tour to Kassablanca
German rapper Ferris MC will perform at Kassablanca in Jena on November 27, 2026, as part of his extensive nationwide autumn tour.
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Historical Review: The Jenaer Herbstmarkt around 1900 and the Watch of the Schnapphans
A look back at September 1900 shows the Marktplatz in Jena as a vibrant center of trade and social life, overseen by the mechanical figure Schnapphans.
Women’s DFB-Pokal: Swede Alcaide shoots Jena into the semi-finals
Jena’s women’s football team has successfully reached the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal. A goal by Swedish player Alcaide secured the victory for the Thuringian side.
30 Million Euros for Fraunhofer IOF: New High-Tech Research Building Inaugurated in Jena
The Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Optik und Feinmechanik (IOF) in Jena has received a new extension. State-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities, costing around 30 million euros, have now been officially inaugurated.
Mobile Speed Cameras in Jena: Locations for Tuesday’s Checks
Drivers in Jena must pay close attention to their speedometers this Tuesday. Authorities are conducting mobile speed checks at several locations across the city to increase road safety.
Remote Duel at the Top: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Chases League Leaders Lok Leipzig
Jena, March 5, 2026. Ahead of the 25th matchday of the Regionalliga Nordost, the sporting remote duel at the top of the table is intensifying. FC Carl Zeiss Jena enters the upcoming football weekend ten points behind the leaders 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig.
Culinary City Tour: Discovering Jena Bite by Bite
Starting at the end of March, the university city of Jena invites visitors to a special discovery tour. A new three-hour tour combines exciting insights into the city’s history with exclusive culinary stops in the Jena city center.
Sports pool in Jena closed on Saturday due to championships
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the sports pool at Schwimmparadies Jena will be closed to the public for the Thuringian Long-Distance Swimming Championships. Spectators are welcome to watch the competitions.
Housing Construction in Jena: City Administration “Tames” the Construction Turbo Paragraph
Jena aims for 5,000 new apartments by 2035 but faces slow progress. The city will use the federal “Bauturbo” law only under strict local guidelines to ensure quality urban development and focus on infill projects.