Paris to Honor Its Last Roaming Newsman

Name: Paris to Honor Its Last Roaming Newsman
Uploaded: 2025-08-05 13:43:09
Duration: 58 s
Description: Ali Akbar, Paris’s last roaming newspaper vendor, will be honored with the National Order of Merit after 50 years of service.

Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old newspaper vendor originally from Pakistan, will be awarded France’s National Order of Merit this September for his 50 years of dedicated service in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Arriving in France in 1973, Akbar became a beloved figure in the neighborhood, known for his humor, smile, and unwavering presence on the streets. As digital news replaced print, Akbar remained the last roaming vendor in Paris, symbolizing resilience, tradition, and community spirit.

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