Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
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Jena, 02.04.2026. In the Jena district of Wenigenjena, vacant commercial premises are increasing. In addition to current closures of commercial spaces, two local sports clubs are now also threatened with the loss of their long-standing clubrooms due to expiring leases.
Jena, 29.03.2026 – On Saturday, two major operations for police and emergency services occurred in the city area. In Wogau, a tree was completely destroyed by illegal fireworks, while in Wenigenjena, a 19-year-old was seriously injured during an attempted robbery.
Wenigenjena (Jena), March 26, 2026. An 85-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle while parking on Thursday afternoon. The car slid down a small embankment and collided with a fence.
Jena, 21.03.2026 – Drivers in Jena must expect mobile speed checks at several locations this Saturday. According to current reports, speed cameras are being deployed in the city area again to increase road safety, affecting various districts in the east and west of the city.
Jena-Wenigenjena, 12.03.2026 – A resident of the Jena district of Wenigenjena experienced a nasty surprise on Wednesday morning: her car was stolen overnight without a trace. The police have launched an investigation and are searching for the stolen electric vehicle.
A series of property damages to parked cars led Jena police to a more serious crime scene: In the night from Saturday to Sunday, unknown perpetrators broke into a house in Wenigenjena. The Kriminalpolizei has launched an investigation.
A serious apartment fire broke out in the Wenigenjena district on Monday noon, causing over €50,000 in damages. While no people were present, firefighters managed to rescue a cat from the smoke-filled building. The apartment is currently uninhabitable as police investigate the cause.