Varna mayor Kotsev to perform duties despite detention
Varna officials announced that detained Mayor Blagomir Kotsev will resume his duties despite remaining in custody, ending the practice of appointing interim leadership. Deputy Mayor Pavel Popov stated that investigative procedures against Kotsev have concluded, and legal justification for continued detention no longer exists.
Municipal administrators expected prosecutors to release the mayor independently based on the investigation status, though authorities have not yet taken action. Kotsev will exercise mayoral responsibilities from detention while his team awaits a prosecutorial decision on his release.
