New Bribery and Coercion Charges Hit Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev

New charges have been filed against Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, expanding the ongoing corruption investigation that has gripped Bulgaria’s seaside city. The developments were confirmed on Wednesday morning, as municipal councilors Nikolay Stefanov and Yordan Kateliev, previously detained with the mayor and later placed under house arrest, were also summoned to face additional accusations. The mayor’s media adviser has likewise been called to appear before prosecutors.

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