Blagomir Kotev

Blagomir Kotev

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Blagomir Kotev is the mayor of Varna, Bulgaria, who gained attention after his arrest on charges of embezzlement aimed at financing his political party 'We Continue the Change'. His detainment has incited widespread protests across Bulgaria, with thousands accusing the government of manipulating the judicial system to suppress political opponents. Kotev denies the allegations, and his supporters argue that the charges are part of a broader campaign of political repression.

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The court ruled that the 24-hour detention of Blagomir Kotev is illegal.

Според съда 24-часовият арест на Благомир Коцев е незаконен
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2026-02-26
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The court ruled that the 24-hour detention of Blagomir Kotev is illegal.

Според съда 24-часовият арест на Благомир Коцев е незаконен
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2026-02-26
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Blagomir Kotev received persistent messages to join the 'new sheriff'.

Благомир Коцев получавал упорити послания да се присъедини към "новия шериф"
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-12-07
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200,000 BGN was collected and transferred to the court for Blagomir Kotev's bail.

За четири часа 200 хил. лв. за гаранцията на Благомир Коцев бяха събрани и преведени на съда
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-11-28
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The Varna court released Blagomir Kotev on a guarantee of 200,000 leva.

Варненският съд освободи Благомир Коцев срещу гаранция от 200 хил. лева
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-11-27
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Blagomir Kotev has been moved from investigative detention to a cell in Sofia prison.

Благомир Коцев е преместен от следствения арест в карцера на Софийския затвор
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-11-17
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Blagomir Kotev expressed his lack of desire to return to the municipality in court.

Благомир Коцев в съдебна зала: Нямам никакво желание да се връщам в общината
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-09-23
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The prosecution has moved to the court requests for a lighter measure for Blagomir Kotev.

Прокуратурата придвижи към съда молбите за по-лека мярка за Благомир Коцев и Никола Барбутов
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-09-05
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Nikola Barbutov

The prosecution has moved to the court requests for a lighter measure for Blagomir Kotev.

Прокуратурата придвижи към съда молбите за по-лека мярка за Благомир Коцев и Никола Барбутов
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-09-05
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Nikola Barbutov

Borisov called for the release of Blagomir Kotev and condemned the actions of the anti-corruption commission.

Борисов призова за освобождаването на Благомир Коцев и осъди действията на антикорупционната комисия
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-09-05
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The protest was triggered by the arrest of Varna mayor Blagomir Kotev on July 8.

Фотогалерия: Протестът "Нямате белезници за всички" събра хиляди в София
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-07-18
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Georgi Kozhuharov

Blagomir Kotev was arrested on charges of embezzling funds to finance his party 'Continuing the Change'.

У Болгарії спалахнули протести через арешт мера Варни
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-07-17
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