Hyphen

05/01/2026

More than 6,000 Syrian doctors work in the German public healthcare system. Among them is Omar Chebib, who spoke to Jessica Bateman a decade on from Angela Merkel’s historic opening of the borders to Syrian refugees.

In 2015, Germany opened its doors to a million Syrian refugees. We meet five who have made a profound difference since then

05/01/2026

Looking for new art to see in 2026? 🎨

Our critic M.Z. Adnan shares his pick of must-see exhibitions across the UK.

From moving image installations to Black music history, these upcoming events around the UK highlight artistry from diverse communities

05/01/2026

New year, new plan: more art, more culture, more stories that matter.

We’ve curated Europe’s best diaspora-led festivals, exhibitions and performances for Muslim travellers in 2026.

Visiting Europe in 2026? Here’s the best Muslim art and culture in France, Spain, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands

04/01/2026

Palestinian fatteh, Persian mezze and Indonesian street food have all been included on Hyphen’s top eats of 2025.

What was your favourite?

✍️ Zaynab Asaadi

Fadi Kattan's Akub, Berenjak on a budget, the joy of vada pavs, Dutch satay and an Iraqi comfort-food gem

04/01/2026

After a bruising 2025 for Labour, our Westminster columnist Shehab Khan runs through the political forces that could make or break Keir Starmer’s leadership in 2026.

After a bruising 2025 for Labour, eyes are on possible successors to the prime minister: Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner

04/01/2026

What did Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture actually change?

Aisha Rimi reflects on 12 months of events and what the future looks like for the city.

A year of creativity and celebration has brought confidence, economic opportunities and a sense of possibility

04/01/2026

Since 2005, the Islam UK Centre has been at the forefront of research on British Muslims, exploring everything from imams’ working lives to views on organ donation.

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Founded in 2005 by Sophie Gilliat-Ray, the Cardiff University institution has produced pioneering research on Muslim life in Britain

03/01/2026

From Fadi Kattan's Akub, Berenjak’s aubergine dip to satay in Amsterdam – these are Hyphen’s best eats of 2025→https://hyphenonline.com/2025/12/29/five-of-the-best-eats-for-2025/

03/01/2026

Visiting Europe in 2026? Here’s the best Muslim art and culture in France, Austria, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands.

Read the full roundup→https://hyphenonline.com/2025/12/29/things-to-do-europe-muslim-france-germany-italy-spain-netherlands/

#2026

02/01/2026

Breakfast out and kebabs after the gym: here’s how Tasneem Abdur-Rashid spends her weekend.

The London-based author of bestselling speaks to Aisha Rimi about fitting writing around motherhood, her next young adult novel and finding calm in chaos.

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The bestselling writer on motherhood, her love of cooking and the British Bangladeshi stories that inspire her

02/01/2026

‘There were moments this year that bordered on the farcical…
But these episodes were just subplots to the deeper story of 2025: the steady erosion of Keir Starmer’s authority.’

Shehab Khan asks whether Starmer can survive 2026⬇️https://hyphenonline.com/2025/12/30/keir-starmer-successor-wes-streeting-angela-rayner-andy-burnham-2026-reform/

After a bruising 2025 for Labour, eyes are on possible successors to the prime minister: Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham and Angela Rayner

01/01/2026

‘Legacy isn’t overnight. It takes time.’

As Bradford 2025 comes to a close, we take a look at how the year reshaped the city and what the future holds once the spotlight dims→https://hyphenonline.com/2025/12/29/bradford-city-of-culture-2025-review-legacy-impact/

✍🏾 Aisha Rimi