Flight averts disaster

DUBLIN airport was the scene of a near disaster on Thursday April 13 as a passenger plane was forced into an emergency landing, just minutes into the flight.

En route to Chicago, Aer Lingus Flight EI123, had to make an emergency landing after a flock of pigeons was sucked into the aircraft’s engine, according to a news source.

The aircraft took off from Dublin Airport at around 11.30am but just 15 minutes into the flight it had no option but to turn around.

The first sign of trouble was when passengers noticed the plane start to vibrate when the right engine was hit by a flock of birds.

Video footage taken by those on board showed the plane, an Airbus A330­300, getting up to speed on the runway, but landing soon after with emergency vehicles rushing toward them. Engineers were later called to assess the damage.

Betty Henderson ITALIAN authorities are still in pursuit of a bear that viciously attacked and killed a 26 ­ year ­ old jogger, Andrea Papi, in Trentino ­ Alto Adige last week. Dubbed JJ4 by experts, the bear was identified through genetic testing as the same one that attacked a father and son in June 2020.

The tragic event has sparked grief and mourning across the region, with hundreds of locals attending Andrea’s funeral on Wednesday, April 12. Andrea was a keen athlete and loved the outdoors, according to his girlfriend who shared a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram.

The provincial government ordered the killing of the female bear last year, but a court overturned the decision. This time, however, authorities have decided to euthanise the bear. “We are doing everything we can to locate the bear and ensure the safety of local residents,” said Maurizio Fugatti, the President of Trentino province.

The attack has rekindled the debate about the coexistence of humans and wildlife in the region. Despite being a protected species, bears pose a risk to human safety, especially in residential areas. Locals are also calling for

JAVEA waves goodbye to April and welcomes in May over the next two weeks with the tradi ‐tional fiestas in honour of Jesús Nazareno.

Eight days of intense activity that begin with the bous al carrer bull ‐running in the Placeta del Convent (from Wednesday April 26 to Saturday 29) and will end with the solemn procession of the Ascent of the image of Jesús Nazareno to the Cal ‐

A vibrant, colourful celebration of women artists

INSPIRED by a talk on women in art by the respected art historian Karla Darocas, and hearing of the difficulties of being a woman artist in years past, the local Marina Alta branch of European Union of Women ‐ Mujeres en Igualdad had the idea of exploring the situation today for women artists.

The result is the ‘Women artists of the Marina Alta’ exhibition, taking place at Javea Golf Club on Friday April 21.

The paintings, some abstract, some detailed portraits, all colourful and vibrant, mostly feature women.

“We want to explore if women paint differently from men,” said association president Mar‐garet Hales. “Do they allow us more into their world, do they ask us to look into ourselves, to question more about what we are?” vario hermitage on the afternoon of May 3.

Most of the artists are able to be present at the exhibition and Margaret is looking forward to the opportunity to ask these and other questions as well as enjoy their art.

All are welcome to the exhibition from 11am until late.

The Golf Club is located on the road from Javea to Benitachell, just before the village of Beni‐tachell. For more information email euwmarinaalta@gmail.com.