Petar Rakadzhiyski, a well-known Burgas figure linked to the Chengene Skele fishing village, has died aged 57. Burgas mayor Dimitar Nikolov announced the news on social media.

"After a long illness, we have lost Petar Rakadzhiyski – an iconic Burgas figure, a friend, a bohemian and an irreplaceable part of the atmosphere of the Chengene Skele fishing village!" Nikolov wrote.

The mayor said it was a sad day, because bad news keeps coming one after another. He offered his condolences to the family and ended with the words: "Farewell, Petyo! We will miss you!"

A farewell ceremony for family and friends will begin on Thursday at 12:00 at the Burgas Cemetery Park.