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Weimar – August 18, 2026. On Monday evening, an unidentified individual attempted to defraud a woman in Weimar of her savings using a brazen scam. The police are issuing a strong warning regarding this method and are urging the public to remain vigilant.
Weimar, August 16, 2026 – A serious driving error in traffic led to emergency braking by a public bus on Friday morning in Weimar, resulting in four passengers sustaining minor injuries.
Weimar – August 12, 2026. Following a dangerous assault that occurred on August 1, 2026, on Moskauer Straße, the Weimar police are actively seeking witnesses to the incident.
The Federal Police Inspectorate Erfurt has assessed the security operation during the Thuringian derby between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt as largely successful.
Unknown perpetrators attempted to deceive citizens in the Weimar and Weimarer Land region through fraudulent shock calls on Thursday.
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.
Weimar, July 26, 2026: During intensified bicycle inspections over the weekend, police in Weimar uncovered several violations. In addition to tampered e-bikes, officers also discovered bicycles that had been reported stolen.
Weimar, July 24, 2026 – Thanks to the attentive observation of a witness, the police were able to quickly arrest a 28-year-old suspect in Weimar early Friday morning. The individual had shortly before sprayed an unconstitutional symbol onto the sidewalk.
Weimar, July 23, 2026 – An unusual case of animal damage triggered a fire department operation in Weimar on Thursday morning. Significant smoke developed in the engine compartment of a parked vehicle.
The concert summer in Thuringia enters its peak phase in August 2026. Fans of soul, indie rock, and folk will find a diverse selection of events in Jena, Erfurt, and Weimar.