Ali Akbar, France's last newspaper hawker, has been selling papers in Paris for over 50 years. He will be honored by President Macron with the Order of Merit for his cultural contributions. Despite the decline in sales due to digital media, Akbar continues his work for the joy it brings him. He is a beloved figure in Saint-Germain, reminiscing about the vibrant past of the neighborhood and its cultural richness. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)