Media body bid farewell to the founder of Press Club Youssef al-Houayek in a popular funeral in his hometown of Helta in Batroun.
The prayers were led by Batroun Bishop Mounir Khairallah, in the presence of Information Minister Melhem al-Riachi, representing President Michel Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Saad Hariri.
The convoy transporting the deceased body from Tannourine Hospital to Helta was accompanied by the family, MP Boutros Harb and his wife, as well as Press Club President Bassam Abou Zeid.