An Italian pornographic site has sparked outrage by publishing altered photographs of famous women, including politicians, accompanied by vulgar comments.

The Phica site published manipulated images of famous women in Italy, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and opposition leader Elly Schlein, sparking outrage and protests. The photographs, taken from public sources, were accompanied by sexist and vulgar comments. Politicians from the Democratic Party filed complaints, and an online petition to shut down the site gathered over 150,000 signatures. The scandal has reignited discussions about misogyny and gender violence in Italy, in the context of recent legislative measures against harassment and violence.