Science and technology will take centre stage in Benejúzar’s Plaza de España with the 10th Vega Baja del Segura Science Competition an event designed for students from schools across the region The competition will take place on April 4 and 5 and aims to promote scientific knowledge and awareness among young people Mayor Vicente Cases highlighted the competition’s significance it has become a key event for fostering scientific curiosity among students in the Vega Baja region explained that the competition’s goal is to make science more accessible and engaging “This event is about bringing science to the streets Students will have the opportunity to showcase their projects and classroom experiments to the public,” Cutillas stated This year’s edition will feature nearly 20 schools from the region with over 200 students expected to participate The competition will include a wide range of projects related to technology both the opening and closing ceremonies will feature interactive science activities managing director of the Jesús Carnicer Educational and Interactive Science Museum (MUDIC) underscored the importance of such initiatives in making science more visible and accessible to society we aim to bridge the gap between different social sectors and the world of science These types of events help support teachers in their scientific work encouraging hands-on experiments that extend beyond the classroom and into the community,” Perea explained the Vega Baja Science Competition continues to be a leading event in fostering curiosity and enthusiasm for science among young minds Log in to leave a comment © 2021 The Leader Digital The town of Benejúzar has announced a series of events to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 the activities aim to promote gender equality and raise awareness of ongoing social inequalities 10:00 AM – Reading of a commemorative manifesto in front of the town hall followed by the placement of ribbons at the weekly market by the Women’s Association La Oropéndola 5:30 PM – Children’s storytelling session “Arturo y Clementina” teaching values of equality and challenging stereotypes (Municipal Library) 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – IV Women’s Gathering: “A Day for All A Day for You: Self-Love” at the Benejúzar Nature Classroom 12:00 PM – Religious ceremony honoring deceased women of the community (Parish Church) 2:00 PM – Community lunch at Charlot Restaurant 7:00 PM – Poetry book presentation: “Amor en desuso” by Manoli Penalva including a discussion and book signing (Municipal Library) local high school students will participate in an escape room challenge on gender equality and a workshop on street harassment and gender violence throughout March Mayor Vicente Cases encouraged residents to take part in the events emphasizing their importance in fostering gender equality and raising awareness of existing inequalities The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden Since she was first convicted for the crime by an Alicante court in 2009 María del Carmen García’s plight has become a source of controversy due to the extreme circumstances surrounding the death of the man who had raped her then 13-year-old daughter in 1998 “I´m no murderer,” García has said to the media in the past including thousands who have signed petitions requesting clemency for the mother The man who attacked García's daughter was himself sentenced to nine years in prison for that crime the rapist returned to the family´s hometown “How’s your daughter?” he asked her doused the convicted rapist and set him on fire The man died a week later as a result of the burns he suffered The Supreme Court had already reduced García’s original sentence of nine and a half years due to what it accepted was partially diminished responsibility on her part at the moment of the killing the last of the family´s attempts to delay García’s incarceration was rejected by a court in Elche on Thursday García was emotional as she headed towards the court “I cannot take any more,” she cried out after taking part in two separate Spanish television shows ­­In court Galant asked for a stay of 30 days on the application of the sentence due to the “serious mental illness” his client has suffered from since her daughter was raped while still a child García headed for Fontcalent prison “My ordeal is over,” García said before spending her first night behind bars including 20 professional and political organizations have twice asked the Spanish government to use its power to pardon convicted criminals Her lawyer said he would continue to fight for her release Please log in here to leave a comment SPAIN: 'Hell on Earth: The Verónica Case' aka 'La Mano En El Fuego' will start streaming on HBO Max from Tuesday 'Hell on Earth: The Verónica Case' delves into the shocking and harrowing story of 13 years old girl who was raped by her 63 years old neighbor Verónica faced victim-blaming and scrutiny which further isolated her and made her feel unsafe in her town Max's documentary series not only exposes the crime but also delves into its broader repercussions including disbelief and community division Let's discuss the true story on which 'La Mano En El Fuego' is based Verónica Rodríguez García is the daughter of María del Carmen García Their lives were irrevocably changed in October 1998 when Verónica The traumatic event placed immense emotional strain on both Verónica and her mother. At that time, they were living in the town of Benejúzar, Spain, as reported by EL PAÍS. many residents questioned Verónica's account and sided with Cosme creating a deeply polarized and hostile environment for the teenage girl and her family Many residents found it inconceivable that a man like Cosme could perpetrate such a heinous act in their neighborhood María del Carmen García instructed her daughter Verónica to fetch a package of bread a routine task that was part of their daily routine set out to the local store to purchase a package of bread affectionately known in the community as 'Pincelito.' Verónica recounted her ordeal to her mother resolute in seeking justice for her daughter wasted no time in contacting the authorities to report the sexual assault The medical reports revealed traces of semen on the girl's underwear and body, as reported by La Nación.  Cosme was sentenced to nine years in prison and he was ordered to pay compensation of 18,000 euros to Verónica and her family It marked a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice for Verónica and her mother the emotional scars left by the assault persisted Verónica and her mother had to navigate the long road to healing exacerbated by victim-blaming from society They were compelled to relocate due to incessant taunting from the community rendering it impossible for them to live peacefully in their former neighborhood He approached María del Carmen García and asked The encounter reignited the pain and anger María del Carmen García had been grappling with for years The man then proceeded to a small bar in the city to relish his newfound freedom María del Carmen García purchased a container of fuel Cosme died of the severity of the burns at La Fe Hospital in Valencia She was sentenced in 2010 to nine and a half years in prison by the Provincial Court the Supreme Court reduced her sentence to five and a half years acknowledging her temporary insanity at the time of the incident she completed her sentence and has since kept a low profile 'Hell on Earth: The Verónica Case' aka 'La Mano En El Fuego' will start streaming on HBO Max on Tuesday a basic Max subscription with ads costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year the subscription is $15.00 per month or $149.99 for a year Both options allow streaming on up to two devices simultaneously in full HD 1080p quality users can download up to 30 shows or movies for offline viewing Max also offers an 'Ultimate' subscription tier which is ad-free and permits streaming on four devices at once This tier includes 100 downloads for offline viewing and provides the option to watch certain titles in 4KHD with Dolby Atmos sound provided compatible equipment is available The Ultimate plan costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 for a 12-month subscription