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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.

10 years since the Colectiv tragedy: Romania still has no specialized burn centers. The country with 7 such centers treats eight times fewer patients with burns / The situation in other European countries

Psychological abuse in the workplace: how Lithuanians seek help

Should daylight saving time be abolished? The position of EU countries on the proposal

Croatia, childcare policy

In comparison to other European countries, Polish citizens have excellent access to free dental care

Businesses and accessibility: by 2026, adjustments must be made to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities

Romania is sending patients with severe burns abroad for treatment, while Bulgaria is accepting patients from other countries for burn care

The "balloon" smuggling crisis: Lithuania closes its border with Belarus

The Colectiv nightclub fire tragedy continues to deeply affect Romania even ten years later

A businessman from a country that has recently become the world's 20th largest economy visits Romania frequently and says, "Bucharest has a fantastic future!"

European textiles are embracing circularity: from the Nordic countries to Spain and Croatia, projects and recycling initiatives are underway

In EU countries, imports of sporting goods amounted to €10.8 billion

Scientists are fleeing the United States: Europe is positioning itself as a "safe haven" for research

State-owned food stores in the EU: from grand promises of low prices to bankruptcies

The reappearance of the *Monachus monachus* (Mediterranean monk seal) is an environmental victory

Banned: Children using fake identities will populate social media platforms

Neurology Podcast: European drug policy from a Czech perspective

The transition to sustainable energy and improved quality of life: in EU countries, cycling is being promoted

Arrest instead of conviction: A guide to suppressing defendants

Female genital mutilation in Europe: The practice affects hundreds of thousands of people

How severe are the US sanctions against Lukoil, and is there a way to circumvent them?

Romania has not had a vaccine against the disease that caused a pandemic for three years, while other countries offer it free of charge. "Ironically, there is still demand." / What plans does the Ministry of Health have?

Sarkozy behind bars: A former president in prison is a rarity in the EU

An explosion occurred at a Romanian oil refinery; authorities state that there is no indication of sabotage

E-bike fraud: Prosecutors from EU member states are investigating hundreds of Chinese shipping containers

Female genital mutilation remains a concern in Europe, with particular challenges related to the care and support provided to victims

In the country that boasts "Europe's last truly wild nature," organic farming is below average. 90% of the organic products found in major supermarkets are imported

Problem after problem. What do we know about the explosions at European refineries that process Russian oil?

Anti-immigrant sentiment is now attacking human rights and solidarity

My father allowed me to be mistreated, and then he died, leaving me to bury him

New suspicions of Russian sabotage emerge in Europe

Educated in Shame: Conversations about Sex in Bulgarian Schools

Invisible, yet discriminated against. The dire situation of transgender people in Poland

Is going to the cinema still a common activity in Europe? Attendance is stabilizing, but the pandemic has brought about significant changes

Russian agents suspected of planning explosions were arrested in Bucharest and Warsaw

The pro-European majority in Moldova remains strong and has successfully passed the post-election test

Vienna Migration Conference: Europe's tough stance on asylum – reality versus appearance

What is sex education like in European schools? Low attendance rates are not just a problem in Poland

Without even being asked, Bulgarians would open their airspace to Putin

"I called 50 pharmacies before I found the medication." How Europe is tackling drug shortages

Hair transplant procedures are experiencing growth in Europe, with an increasing number of budget-friendly clinics emerging

Hungary is expected to experience its worst honey production in decades this year, and this is just the beginning

Mette Frederiksen, the "red" Prime Minister, is once again shifting her policies to the right

How many more generations will grow up with taboos?

The next major step in the Deposit Return System (SGR): new types of packaging. When will they be accepted?

Why is studying in Europe still a privilege, rather than a right?

"A devastating threat." Elderly people are dying alone, including in Poland

Coronavirus in Europe: Governments are primarily directing vaccination campaigns towards individuals in high-risk groups

The trap of a dream romance: Who are the victims of human trafficking?

Putin once again makes his voice heard at the White House

The reappearance of the Monachus monachus (Mediterranean monk seal) is an environmental victory