While it began with celebrity pranks and humor, it gained national significance by "biting" into social and political injustices that mainstream news sometimes overlooks. Major Impact Stories
One of its most famous investigations revealed how tomatoes imported from China were being illegally labeled as "Made in Italy," a report that sparked massive public outrage and further official inquiries. Le iene
The "story" of is one of evolution from a lighthearted satirical variety show into a powerful, often controversial, pillar of Italian investigative journalism. Debuting in 1997 on Italia 1 , the program is famous for its reporters (known as "Hyenas") who wear black suits and ties in an homage to the film Reservoir Dogs . While it began with celebrity pranks and humor,