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Mondrian painting hanging upside down for 77 years

A painting by Dutch abstract painter Piet Mondrian has been hanging upside down for 77 years, says a curator at the German museum.

A large retrospective of the avant garde artist's work went on display Saturday at the Kunstsammlung museum in Dusseldorf, and one of the pieces on show is "New York City 1," painted in 1941.

Counter-Petition Launched against Request to Lift Ban on Religious Dress in Kosovo Schools

An online petition against the wearing of headscarves by Muslim girls in schools has been initiated in Kosovo, following an earlier petition calling for girls who wear a headscarf to be allowed to attend public schools was closed by organisers on Saturday over claims that their campaign had caught the attention of decision-makers.

Beşiktaş sign forward Kenan Karaman on free transfer

Turkish Süper Lig side Beşiktaş signed forward Kenan Karaman on July 15 on a free transfer from Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Defending champions Beşiktaş announced their new arrival with a special video on Twitter.

The 27-year-old German-born Turkish player has played for three German clubs: Hoffenheim, Hannover 96 and Fortuna Dusseldorf, scoring 73 goals.

Henkel Turkey appoints new president

Chemical and consumer goods company Henkel has appointed a new president in Turkey, according to a company statement.

Güray Yıldız will serve as Henkel Turkey president, in addition to his current position as Henkel Turkey Laundry and Home Care general manager, a post he has been holding since Jan. 1, 2018.

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