France’s last newspaper hawker is to be awarded one of the country’s highest honours by Emmanuel Macron ... Mr Akbar has sold newspapers in the tiny Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood of ...
PARIS--A 73-year-old newspaper vendor originally from Pakistan is set to receive one of France's most prestigious honours after more than 50 years of selling dailies on the terraces of cafes and restaurants in Paris' fashionable Latin Quarter.
A 73-year-old newspaper vendor originally from Pakistan is set to receive one of France’s most prestigious honours after more than 50 years of selling dailies on the terraces of cafes and restaurants in Paris’ fashionable Latin Quarter.
By Noemie OlivePARIS (Reuters) -A 73-year-old newspaper vendor originally from Pakistan is set to receive one of France's most prestigious honours... .
Ali Akbar started selling papers on the streets in 1974. He is still at it, winning over Parisians and presidents with persistence, humor and his signature catchphrase. “Ça y est!” ... .