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News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Hungarian Newspaper Faces Backlash For Using Photos Of Women Without Consent
Last Updated: Hungary's Newspaper asked readers to share photos of women taken in public places like streets and subways in skirts. A Hungarian newspaper, Metropol, is facing strong criticism after it asked readers to send photos of women's legs seen through shorts and skirts. Their message, 'The shorter, the better," left many upset because their goal ignores women's privacy. This request led to protests outside the newspaper's office soon after multiple pictures were published. People gathered to demand an apology and resignation from the entire editorial team for their offensive campaign. Reportedly, the photos were taken in public places like streets and subways, without women's consent. As per the local news portal, HVG, the pro-government newspaper shared pictures of several women with the headline, 'The shorter, the better." Below, they mentioned, 'This statement is certainly true for fashion, if not for life span. But in the case of skirts and dresses worn by girls, it is certainly true with the beginning of summer." Close to 50 to 60 young people gathered outside the Metropol publisher's offices, Mediaworks, to protest against their campaign. They were angry and held signs with strong messages, saying that women should not be treated as objects and that taking photos without permission is not real journalism. Many shouted slogans to share their frustration and made it clear that they 'are not here to please you." Protestors even created a Facebook page to organise the protest. On that page, one young woman shared her experience of finding her photo in the newspaper without her knowledge. She wrote, 'Today I went to attend a graduation exam and I would not have thought that when I came out, I had entered the Metropol newspaper, without my consent, a photo I had taken of me was secretly used. I find it upsetting that some people are happy to be humiliated and ridiculed by young women, and in addition, this is supported by one of the most popular government party newspapers in the country, and even encourages its readers to illegally take photos of foreign people on the streets." 'I don't think it's up to anyone else what kind of clothes I wear, what clothes I feel complete and happy. I can understand if someone doesn't like my style, everyone has different tastes but no one has the right to share their opinion about it on any public media platforms," the woman added. Metropol has a history of publishing upsetting content. Earlier, they targeted homeless people by printing a 'beggar map.' Because of this, the National Media and Communications Authority's Media Council fined them in July 2021. The issue later went to court, where Mediaworks, the company behind the newspaper, argued that their content wasn't against the law. But the court disagreed. In the end, the media group lost the case and had to pay a fine.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Lorry driver fighting for life after HGV crashes through barrier & plunges from motorway bridge
Cops locked down the road and ordered drivers to avoid the area ROAD HORROR Lorry driver fighting for life after HGV crashes through barrier & plunges from motorway bridge Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LORRY driver is fighting for his life after his HVG plunged from a motorway bridge. Cops, paramedics and firefighters yesterday raced to the M90 at the Craigend Interchange near Perth. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Specialist teams including an air ambulance were deployed to the scene after the alarm was raised. And today Police Scotland has described the 38-year-old's condition as "critical" as a probe into the incident continues. A force spokesman said: "Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a serious crash on the M90 at Craigend, Perth. "The crash involving a white Volvo HGV with trailer happened near Friarton Bridge, around 7.30am on Tuesday, 6 May, 2025. "Emergency services attended and the 38-year-old male driver was taken to Ninewells Hospital where his condition is described as critical. "The road remains closed while repairs are carried out and drivers are asked to avoid the area. It is expected to reopen this afternoon. Sergeant David Farr added: 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed it who hasn't already spoken to officers to come forward. 'I would also ask anyone who may have dash-cam footage from the area around the time of the crash to contact us as it could assist with our enquiries.' Shock images show the huge truck overturned on the busy stretch of road. Traffic cops locked down the area as they launched an investigation into the horror smash. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson commented: 'A lorry has come off the road on the M90 southbound at the Craigend Interchange. 'Three fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit were asked to attend the incident at around 7.30am.'
