Topless protest in cold Davos
Three topless Ukrainian protesters have been detained after trying to break into an invitation-only gathering of political leaders in Davos.
The women are trying to call the VIPs' attention to the needs of the world's poor.
They arrived at the entrance to the congress centre where the World Economic Forum is taking place, took off their tops and climbed a fence before being detained. They carried placards reading 'Poor because of you'. Other slogans were written on their bodies.
The activists are from the group Femen, which has have become popular in Ukraine for staging small, half-naked protests to highlight a range of issues including oppression of political opposition. They have also conducted protests in some other countries.
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Neil Sant
Jan 28th, 19:00
If we decide to do something like this in Malta let's make sure we choose the best Maltese girls possible because it may prove tough to find this sort of talent locally. We might have to outsource, or actually invite Femen over. Without a doubt overall it would be positive for our tourism. In Riga, Latvia for example lots of tourists participate in the Blonde Parade, having travelled there specifically for that reason. Relevant authorities please take note.
Mr R.E. Saliba
Jan 29th, 18:07
What a poorly informed opinion of local talent Neil.
You should go out more...
Emma Xerri
Jan 28th, 17:49
When Malta becomes a world leader with clout, they will come.
In the meantime, why don't we set up our own faction here in Malta - I am sure they will find plenty of things to protest about. It would be more effective however if both men and women disrobed and the more unshapely and fat, the better. After all the whole point should be to cause offense to the eyes and not to give pleasure.
fred fellon
Jan 28th, 17:22
Unlike you all, these women have hutspha, B*lls, They stood up for their rights , you ought to be doing the same for a new election.
Jay Oatmon
Jan 28th, 15:45
I agree we need them in Malta to see what sort of kefuffle they would cause with all the fuddy duddies and church complaining and the politicians sitting on the fence, while the police arrest them for indecency.
Peter Shaw
Jan 28th, 17:56
Agreed, on condition that the girls are the same ones in the picture !
Victor Boyde
Jan 29th, 15:02
To Peter Shaw, lol you must be sooooo desperate to want to see these two when you are surrounded by beauties in Malta.
joe muscat
Jan 28th, 15:39
here a link for the protest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-MEY8_BsYE
Charles W. Sammut
Jan 28th, 14:31
Heyyy! That photo is censored . . . . . . . . . . . their placards are not shown in full.
Saviour Vella
Jan 28th, 14:30
When will they be coming to Malta ????
Rich Brad saunders
Jan 28th, 15:25
Soon i hope, i'll be cheering them with my camera.
Victor Boyde
Jan 28th, 15:50
Are you that desperate??
frank grech
Jan 28th, 13:41
We would love if you can come over and protest in Malta!!!!!! You will have the added bonus of a benign climate!
Rich Brad saunders
Jan 28th, 19:21
No Siree Mr.Boyde, actualy its my job, i'm a reporter, does that make you happy, and i need to carry a camera at all times, besides you see one seen the lot and believe me i had more then my fair share. tally Ho Jo Jo.
Vincent Galea
Jan 28th, 13:28
How I wish I was there, but believe me guys, not to take photos of the girls because that will make them angrier but to throw my fur coat over them to keep them warm. You don't believe me ?
A. Xuereb
Jan 28th, 13:15
Tghid kienu jikkonvincuh lil FD dawn?
T Mifsud
Jan 28th, 13:03
The Times needs to see the bigger picture in these harsh economic times ;P