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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.

How Poland acquired MiG-29s for €1 and used Bulgaria as leverage against Ukraine

The luxury of visiting a podiatrist: why the Spanish public healthcare system overlooks your feet (and Europe does too)

This represents the latest generation in European agriculture: "If you don't inherit land, there's no way to succeed."

As summers get hotter: Alternatives to air conditioners

Beer on the beach? Be careful: These alcohol regulations apply throughout Europe

The Danube revealed not only its depths but also its energy vulnerabilities and potential opportunities

The future of mini-reactors in Europe: The SMR project in Doicești is not the only one sparking controversy and facing obstacles

Wildfires in Friuli are escalating – Italy warns tourists via IT alert system

Is it a good idea to use an app like "sperm-Tinder" to find a donor for having children?

Is migration being used as a weapon by Russia? Numbers are rising again in the Baltic states

Naples and Murcia send us reminders: Is Europe prepared for the next major earthquake?

The extradition of the Tate brothers, who are accused of rape and human trafficking, presents Donald Trump with a diplomatic dilemma

In Lithuania and throughout Europe, accessibility to public transportation for people with disabilities is still limited by urban infrastructure

Record-low water levels in rivers pose a threat to energy production

The numerous repercussions following the mass influx into Ceuta

Europe will adapt to climate change. The question is when, how, and what will be done about the causes

Inequality in the labour market: Challenges and solutions for Lithuania

Inside, it's cool; outside, the air is hot: How air conditioning systems contribute to overheating in cities

Following events in Ceuta: EU countries belatedly offer support to Spain

Explosions were used in Romania to ensure the continued operation of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant

Spain as a pull factor, Morocco's motivations, Europe susceptible to pressure: Key points about Ceuta

Lives that don't matter: The European Agreement on Asylum treats migrants as a security risk

Migrants in Ceuta: "I would rather die here than return to Morocco."

Heatwaves in Europe: Paris was preparing. However, this year has shown that even it needs to do more

Lithuanian doctors are gaining experience in military medicine in Ukraine

Apocalyptic conditions in Ceuta: What is happening at the gateway to Europe, where tens of thousands are attempting a sudden breakthrough?

France, Hungary, and Romania. Due to drought conditions, further nuclear reactors are being taken offline

From Southern Europe: While it's possible to adapt to even higher temperatures, there's no real benefit in doing so

Tens of thousands are returning from Ceuta, but questions surrounding Morocco's role remain

Alert in the Romanian IT industry: layoffs, salary freezes, and limited opportunities for entry-level positions. "Entire professions are being replaced," and it's not just a result of artificial intelligence

Bulgaria is playing a dangerous game while Europe struggles with climate shock

Fires: Why a smartphone alert is not enough

Lithuania surpasses the EU average in terms of drowning incidents: insights from experts

"Surge" in sick leave claims: "It's a consequence of the pandemic" / The country next to us where 1 in 3 employees took sick leave last year

Camping: A missed development opportunity for Greece – Deficiencies in infrastructure, suspicion, and indifference

Child-free zones are becoming increasingly popular in Europe. Customers are willing to pay more for the "luxury" of peace and quiet

Lithuania has a concerning drowning statistics

Both the Babiš government and Czech society are bowing down to the nuclear idol. We will pay a high price for this

From emergency alerts to civic awareness: Lessons from Italy and Greece for Spain

The hype surrounding data centers – speculation or real projects?

"Better a guest with a dog than a child": This trend, which has caused division across Europe, is opening up a goldmine of opportunity for businesses

Be wary of these trendy degree programs; they risk becoming a breeding ground for unemployment

Air conditioner drama in Europe: Neighbors are causing problems, and fines are a risk

How Artificial Intelligence is Entering Schools: When Children Learn About AI Before Even Learning the Alphabet

Political support versus local resistance: A review of data centers within the European Union

Hell in Europe: How Lithuania is tackling the challenges of extreme heat

Romania and Bulgaria purchased the same ships, manufactured by the same company, Rheinmetall. Why does Bulgaria's programme initially appear to be €340 million cheaper?

The "adults-only" niche: this is how the hospitality industry discovered that tranquility comes at a price (and a good one)

When the emergency room becomes the first point of contact: How Europe is trying to alleviate pressure on hospitals

European countries are banning mobile phones in schools. However, they recognise that the problem often originates during leisure time