Bulgarian Cinema Shines at Sarajevo Film Festival: Kristina Nikolova’s Documentary Takes Special Jury Award

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Kristina Nikolova’s documentary In Hell With Ivo clinched the Special Jury Award at the recently concluded 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. The event wrapped up on Friday evening, marking a significant showcase for filmmakers worldwide. The documentary, which premiered in Munich on May 9, centers on Ivo Dimchev, an innovative Bulgarian choreographer and singer-songwriter known for his boundary-pushing performances that delve into themes of sexuality and identity. In addition to Nikolova’s triumph, two other films with Bulgarian ties garnered accolades at the festival. Serbian actor Andrija Kuzmanovic received the Best Actor … Read more

Kent County Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Kristina Karamo, Halting her Role as Michigan Republican Party Chair

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A judge in Kent County has issued a preliminary injunction against Kristina Karamo, preventing her from claiming the position of chair of the Michigan Republican Party or accessing any party bank accounts or postal boxes. This ruling is a significant win for those opposing Karamo within the Michigan GOP and for Pete Hoekstra, the former ambassador and congressman who replaced Karamo after a breakoff section of the party’s state committee voted to remove her. The judge’s decision aims to bring clarity and eliminate the uncertainty caused by two individuals claiming to … Read more