Blagomir Kotsev Resumes Varna Mayoral Duties Despite Being in Custody

Starting today, Blagomir Kotsev officially resumes his role as mayor of Varna, putting an end to the period of substitution, according to acting mayor Pavel Popov at a press briefing in the municipal administration. Kotsev has been in custody since July 8, and his authorized leave expired yesterday.

Popov described Kotsev’s detention as “inexplicable,” noting that the investigative actions against him have formally concluded and the reasons cited by the prosecutor’s office for his detention are no longer valid....