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PULSE is an initiative coordinated by OBCT that has been promoting intensive journalistic cross-border collaborations in Europe since 2024. Its main aim is to help strengthen the European public sphere by reporting on and telling stories from new and diverse perspectives.

At the heart of PULSE are 10 leading national news outlets (Delfi – Lithuania, Deník Referendum – Czechia, Der Standard – Austria, EfSyn – Greece, El Confidencial – Spain, Gazeta Wyborcza – Poland, HotNews – Romania, HVG – Hungary, Il Sole 24 Ore – Italy, Mediapool – Bulgaria) and three transnational organisations, including OBCT , n-ost and Voxeurop .

Additional outlets and journalists are involved as associate partners, including EUobserver , Føljeton (Denmark), H-Alter (Croatia), Levila (Estonia), Rubryka (Ukraine), and The Journal Investigates (Ireland).

PULSE is driven by a sort of virtual transnational newsroom made up of journalists from all the publications involved. It collaboratively produces new journalistic content on European issues on a daily basis, coming in many different languages. The editorial output amounts to over a thousand publications per year, mostly in article form.

PULSE also runs 4 thematic networks open to any European journalist interested in crucial issues such as EU enlargement, relations between the EU and other global powers, the EU’s green transition, or media and the information society. These networks function as online communities and periodically publish calls for pitches.

"Discussing girls instead of engaging with them": The European debate surrounding headscarves

"Right to be forgotten" in oncology: Europe aims to eliminate discrimination after cancer

New insurance regulations in Lithuania for those who have overcome cancer

The issue of headscarves in Europe: are certain women being excluded, all in the name of women's rights?

The social network that prioritizes reading over endless scrolling: "Consumers are overwhelmed with superficial content."

Cyberwarfare targeting refrigerators: Who is behind the attacks? How is the narrative of "security vulnerabilities" being fueled?

Russian drones are attacking ships in the Black Sea, but only Romania is shooting them down. Why isn't Bulgaria deploying its F-16 fighter jets?

Is Donald Trump now more "constrained" in the US? "He may be more volatile in his foreign policy."

The Greek coastline is littered with tons of waste, and the situation is also concerning in Lithuania

Age limits for social media: What does the EU propose for Lithuania?

Bulgaria is introducing the "right to be forgotten" 10 years after cancer treatment. How does this compare to other countries in Europe?

Overcoming cancer... and living forever under suspicion: The fight for the right to be forgotten in oncology

European schools crisis: Protests reveal the underlying issues

From Spain to Romania, young people across Europe are fighting for jobs, housing, and opportunities

How Big Tech has effectively become invulnerable in Europe

Two kilograms of mushrooms is still within the limit – but it matters which forest you collect them from

Bulgaria is leaning towards Russia, as indicated by an opinion poll that projects the current president, Iliana Yotova, as the likely winner

Bulgaria is leaning towards Russia, as indicated by an opinion poll that projects the current president, Iliana Yotova, as the likely winner

European youth were already politically engaged before taking to the streets: "These protests are not surprising."

Italian investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina creates jobs, but also raises important political issues

Smart glasses are gaining popularity – how are schools preparing to address their use?

Euthanasia in Europe: Why is it still prohibited in Lithuania?

Global overview of high-speed accidents: The ranking that puts Spain to shame

It's not just France. Young people across Europe are taking to the streets, from Lisbon to Tirana

Ancient shipwrecks are being discovered in Estonia: a history hidden beneath the water

DR Podcasts: How a Serbian student movement brought an end to Aleksandar Vučić's rule

How a Serbian student movement brought an end to Aleksandar Vučić's rule

Russia and the United States are exploiting European protests to further their own agendas

Macron is the biggest troublemaker. In France, anger outweighs fear of repression

There appears to be no end in sight to Turkey's campaign of repression against LGBT+ individuals

Serbian students have brought about Vučić's downfall. Celebrations are taking place in the streets of Belgrade

Volunteers from Poland recall how Polish people welcomed Ukrainian refugees into their homes in 2022

Bulgaria's presidential election is taking place against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Black Sea

Elections in Bulgaria: Bulgarians are voting to determine how much their country will align with Moscow

What is the relationship between Gen Z and the events of May '68? They are, after all, the grandchildren of that movement!

Young farmers in Romania. From "I learned how to use a chainsaw on YouTube" to "We're trying to do agriculture a little differently"

Long or well-paid maternity leave? The models in Europe focus on flexible return-to-work options

Elections in Serbia: A perspective from Niš

Risk from Russia: The Baltic states are now focusing on offensive capabilities as the best form of defense

Behind the student protests lies the situation of schools across Europe

Bulgaria and Romania: F-16s operating at two different speeds

France: High school students voice their protests against a school system that perpetuates inequality

Even liberals voted for The Left in Berlin. High rents and opposition to the AfD were key factors

Romania is among the European countries that measure energy consumption the least. Countries that have achieved close to 100% metering

Romania is among the European countries that measure energy consumption the least. Countries that have achieved close to 100% metering

Schools across Europe are facing challenges, including dilapidated buildings, bathrooms with no water supply, and a shortage of teachers

Schools across Europe are facing challenges, including dilapidated buildings, bathrooms with no water supply, and a shortage of teachers

In Europe, Meloni is generally praised. However, at home, she raises concerns for many people

It is not transgender identity itself that causes the burden, but rather the systemic discrimination that comes with it

Parliaments can say no to tech giants, but for how long can they avoid accountability?