SaralnamaAn Italian website named Phica, known for posting doctored and obscene images of women including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has shut down on 28 Aug 2025 after strong protests from female politicians and public anger. The site had about 700,000 users and operated for two decades, sharing altered photos with sexist captions and vulgar comments. Meloni condemned the site and called for strict punishment. The closure followed a similar crackdown on an Italian Facebook group sharing intimate images without consent. Italy's Postal Police have started an investigation. Women leaders demanded the shutdown of platforms promoting violence and abuse. Phica said it closed due to misuse by users and will delete all content. (Updated 29 Aug 2025, 23:26 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- An Italian website named Phica, known for posting doctored and obscene images of women including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has shut down on 28 Aug 2025 after strong protests from female politicians and public anger
- The site had about 700,000 users and operated for two decades, sharing altered photos with sexist captions and vulgar comments
- Meloni condemned the site and called for strict punishment