The residents of Varna once again went out to protest in front of the municipal building, demanding the immediate release of their mayor Blagomir Kotsev. The demonstrators define the charges as unfounded and politically motivated.
The evening protest was accompanied by categorical calls for justice. Participants chanted slogans emphasizing their support for local administration and their disagreement with current judicial actions.
Among the protesters was also the leader of "We Continue the Change" Asen Vasilev, who stated: "I am here because of Blagomir Kotsev and because of the obvious manipulation of the citizens' voice".
The demonstrators plan to continue the protest with a march to the courthouse, where they will again declare their solidarity with the mayor and municipal councilors. "What is happening is too fast. We must react immediately," commented one of the protesters.