Election of Miss Languedoc, political earthquake in Lozère, the threat of mildew: the main news in the region

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Président surprise au conseil départemental de Lozère

#LOZÈREThis Friday, August 10, the departmental councilors elected their new president since Sophie Pantel, who held the position until now, must leave her seat since she was elected deputy. Although he had promised not to seek this position, Laurent Suau, the mayor of Mende, finally ran and was elected.

Last June, he assured Sophie Pantel, with whom he is in conflict, that he would not be a candidate for the head of the Department and assured her of his support.

To almost everyone's surprise, he finally decided to run against Jean-Louis Brun who had been designated as successor to the new MP and the former majority.

Very strong mildew attack at the time of the grape harvest

#GARD An attack of mildew, a disease caused by fungi, is hitting the vineyards of Gard this year. An attack “three to four times higher this year, compared to the last attack, in 2018: we have never seen disease pressure like this!”, breathes Christophe Aguilar, organic winegrower in Bezouce.
Professionals estimate the losses at around 450,000 hectoliters in the department, admitting that this remains difficult to predict. “Overall, we should lose around 15% of our harvest” all grape varieties combined, estimates the president of the Gard federation of IGP wines.

A new Miss Languedoc

#BEAUCAIREScheduled for Friday, August 2nd but postponed due to storms, the Miss Languedoc competition will be held this Saturday, August 10th from 9pm, in Beaucaire, Place Georges-Clemenceau. Fourteen young women dream of succeeding Maxime Teissier and wearing the Miss Languedoc sash… And perhaps that of Miss France on December 14th.

Miss France 2022, Diane Leyre, will participate in the evening which will conclude with a dazzling finale of a Parisian revue. This friendly meeting takes place outdoors, admission is free.

Injured by a vulture during a show

#LOTA summer visitor from Chartes was attacked by a vulture while she was at the Parc des Aigles in Rocamadour, reports La Dépêche du Midi. “I sat down on the ground in the shade. Around me, there were about ten spectators. That's when I saw a vulture appear. It landed less than a meter from me” reports Sophie. “The vulture stared at me. It spread its wings. It was really impressive. He started to approach me before attacking me. He pecked me several times. At first, no one reacted. In the audience, some people were even laughing, they thought it was part of the show. But suddenly several ladies near me started screaming seeing blood flowing from my leg.”

Finally, the caregiver frees the bird from her grip but has no words of apology. The victim went to the hospital where she was treated and decided to file a complaint. The park director acknowledges the incident and assures that all birds are being monitored by a veterinarian. “If there is a complaint, we will deal with it with our insurance.”

Today's figure: 6,000

#MONTPELLIER Nearly 6,000 visitors came to the Opéra Comédie for the “Louis Nicollin Olympic Collection” exhibition. A record attendance, according to the City and the Agglomeration at the origin of the event.

"These results demonstrate their keen interest in these unique pieces that belonged to Olympic athletes, from the private collection of the Nicollin family and unveiled for the first time to the general public." On view until Sunday, September 1st.

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