Held at knifepoint in Sozopol Bulgaria

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In a shocking turn of events, a trip to Sozopol, Bulgaria, took a dark twist for a traveler and their siblings at the “Lipstick Bar.” After enjoying a few drinks, they were hit with an unexpected €50 charge for music, leading to a tense negotiation. Things escalated when four men confronted them, with one brandishing a flick knife against the brother and threatening the sister. Despite calling the police, they received no help, leaving the group shaken and disillusioned by their experience in Bulgaria.

“Lipstick bar”

Went with my brother and sister - had 4 Bulgarian beers and one glass of wine which was quoted as €3.50.

Bill came in at €85. Lol.

Random “€50” charge for the “music”.

Said okay nice try and offered €30.

4 men ran at us and a grandpa shoved a flick knife into the chest of my brother and then my neck. A man threatened to punch my sister in the face even after my brother paid €100 after being punched in the face and is bleeding around his mouth.

Called the police - they couldn’t tell us when they’d arrive and the operator hung up on us as I had a knife held to my throat. They didn’t arrive after 15 minutes and we left.

I had such a great impression of Bulgaria before. Now what the actual hell. I can’t believe this actually happened. What a shit impression of this country. I feel so bad for all the Bulgarians who have been so nice to us on this trip. Mafia culture ruins it completely - I’m never coming back and warn all Brits never to come here.

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