Start of the preliminary hearing against Blagomir Kotsev
The Varna District Court has officially opened the preliminary hearing in the resumed case against the Mayor of Varna, Blagomir Kotsev, and four other individuals.
At present, the judicial panel is considering the defense's request to return the case to the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office (SCPO) due to procedural irregularities.
Key moments from today:
- Expected court ruling: 11:00 AM.
- Possible scenario 1: Granting the request and returning the materials to the prosecutor's office.
- Possible scenario 2: Rejecting the request, proceeding with the trial on the merits, and scheduling a date for the first hearing.
Expect further information after the magistrates' ruling.