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Paris's Last Newspaper Seller Honored

Ali Akbar, Paris's last newspaper hawker, has received France's prestigious Order of Merit.

For over fifty years, he's sold newspapers on the Left Bank, a testament to his dedication.

President Macron, a former customer, personally awarded him this high honor next month.

Akbar's story highlights the changing times and the enduring spirit of a beloved Parisian.

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Original: BBC News

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#Ali Akbar #Newspaper Hawker #Paris #France #Emmanuel Macron

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