Topic: Europe
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The story of saffron, from ancient Persia to Essex
This subtly sweet, golden spice has long been synonymous with luxury. Now, its future is tangled in the complexities of geopolitics and climate breakdown
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France moves closer to a total ban on hijabs
As the French parliament mulls a complete ban on the wearing of headscarves in all sporting competitions, Hyphen examines the country’s long campaign against Muslim coverings
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Poland passed an ‘illegal’ anti-asylum law and the EU isn’t doing anything
People crossing the Belarusian border — including Afghan, Iraqi and Somali migrants — are no longer able to claim asylum, breaching international law
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Ukraine’s mufti-turned-fighter Said Ismagilov on the battle for his homeland
Said Ismagilov once helped lead Umma, an umbrella group for Ukrainian Sunnis. He discusses frontline life — and his fears over US-led peace talks
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In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world
Millions of Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting
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Exiled Syrian TV chef Malakeh Jazmati makes first trip home since Assad fell
Deciding to return was easy. But with children at school in Germany, and Syria in ruins, nothing else is straightforward for the restaurateur
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A Bulgarian artist’s journey to unearth her family’s forbidden Muslim name
Vera Hadzhiyska’s multimedia project recovers her family’s names that were erased in Bulgaria’s forced assimilation campaigns of the 20th century
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How German Muslims voted in the federal elections and why
Concerns about the economy and anti-immigrant discrimination brought Germany’s Muslim minority out in force for left and centre left parties
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European leaders are failing Muslims, EU Islamophobia chief tells Hyphen
The European Commission’s coordinator for combating anti-Muslim hatred describes a ‘witch hunt’ against people speaking up for Muslim rights
