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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.

Although heating costs are rising, not everyone is choosing ways to reduce their bills; the situation is quite concerning

Hospital food: Mould, mush, and politics

Poll in democracies: Our countries are declining. Poland is an exception

The cost of childcare in Ireland is rapidly increasing – how does it compare to the rest of Europe?

Counties in Romania where less than half of children are vaccinated. "Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases," says a doctor

How Ukrainian citizens have become targets of politicians in Eastern Europe. Similar messages are being seen in Romania, the Czech Republic, and Poland. What the data reveals

In Romania, as the number of COVID-19 cases increases, residents are unable to get vaccinated

Measles virus. Has Poland fallen below a safe level of vaccination coverage?

Misinformation: The "invisible" enemy of a united Europe

The EU summit focused on measures to counter drone threats

All the drones are attached to the "Solidarity Fleet" heading towards Gaza

Despite all attempts by Kremlin influence, Moldova has once again given a resounding victory to pro-European parties

Environmental and climate activism during the period of conflict: Belarus - Ukraine War. Environmental Consequences Working Group

Europe is too noisy. Noise pollution is a serious issue

Homelessness is increasing in our country and throughout Europe. However, we don't have precise figures on the exact extent of the problem

In Denmark, there is a call to ban nicotine products; however, Lithuania currently has no such plans

In the "El Dorado" of white coats: aspiring doctors are moving to the Balkans

Stories abound about the opulent palace of Nicolae Ceaușescu, but the reality surpassed even the wildest imaginations

The Czech Republic is one of the countries with the most visible homelessness problem in the European Union

Bullying in the workplace: Why those affected in Europe rarely win their cases in court

Digital nomads, Europe at different speeds: from Italy to the new frontiers of remote work

Europol: The number of terrorist attacks has decreased by half

Female genital mutilation in Europe: figures, laws, and challenges

Increasing numbers of wild boars and other species are appearing in urban areas: how to address this emergency

Yes, the use of connected devices is increasing: The Netherlands is leading the way

Airspace violations: here's how EU countries are responding to threats

FEATURE: We visited the resorts in the Prahova Valley to find out why more tourists aren't coming to Romania, while Bulgaria is starting to resemble Spain at the beginning of its tourism boom

Military expert: "Russia would be extremely foolish to allow a confrontation with NATO to escalate."

The problem of malnutrition in hospitals can increase hospital stays by 30-40%

What is the cost of raising a child in Europe?

Austrians aboard the Gaza aid flotilla: "I am very disappointed with our government."

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: "Occupation does not diminish human suffering; it only makes it invisible." Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviiciuk explains why Ukraine cannot allow Russia to control its territories

Fake honey from China is flooding shopping centres: experts advise on how to avoid being deceived

Hospital food in Europe: Suspicious soups, sugary biscuits, and drinks can further worsen the condition of patients

Petra Dvořáková: France and the debate on sexual violence: Is it possible to even talk about consent within a patriarchal system?

Does NATO's deterrence still work, particularly against drones?

The aid flotilla heading to Gaza, which has been targeted in the past, will receive escort protection

"There are communities where almost all children are unvaccinated." The disease that killed 30 Romanian children

Palestine is counting its friends and enemies in these final moments

The events in Gaza have damaged Israel's reputation throughout Europe. This is something that tourists are also starting to feel

Asylum policy at a high price: Italy's expensive Albanian venture

Professionals brought airports in Copenhagen and Oslo to a standstill for hours using drones. Here's what we know

Urban areas are experiencing an influx of wild animals: experts highlight what you absolutely should not do

What does it mean for a billionaire to come to power in one of the most developed countries in Eastern Europe?

France, Belgium, and Portugal. Most of Europe now also recognises Palestine as a state

How do European countries stand on the recognition of Palestine?

No mobile phones in school

The bohemian crowd heads to the countryside: in Villanueva del Rosario, Sundays are for church and performances

The subject in which Romanian students excel and top the European rankings. They outperform their Spanish and Italian counterparts

Why no interception? Estonia defends its actions regarding Russian jets