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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.

Petra Dvořáková: The Budapest Pride event has sparked hope for a change in government. The rural electorate will be crucial in determining the outcome

European cities are battling extreme heat: from trees to ecological restoration

The darker side of the green transition: UKRAINIAN AND BALKAN RAW MATERIALS AT THE DISPOSAL OF POWERFUL WORLD FORCES - A BLOW

The digital driving license will be mandatory in Romania, as mandated by a European directive. The authorities are now beginning to implement this change

Unaccompanied minors: a lottery of care placements and a difficult path to adulthood

EU: A true ally in promoting a culture of diversity?

From Iran to Białowieża: How this Polish forest became a deadly trap

Obesity: A pandemic affecting Italy and Spain, but the tools to combat it are still emerging

Pride banned, rights curtailed: How is the EU helping LGBTQ+ people?

The "crisis of masculinity," a persistent myth. A discussion with Francis Dupuis-Déri

Everyone wants an airport that's close to cities but far away from residential areas

Iranians in Europe: "The Iranian people are tired of being ignored by the world."

Reducing noise pollution is possible: these are the European airports that have achieved it

Car-free cities: a sustainable model?

It is widely unknown how much of the EU funding allocated to North Macedonia has been misused or misappropriated

The volatile region of the Sahel is driving a surge in migrants arriving in the Canary Islands

Romanian employees work an extra 6 hours per week because "they don't have enough time to complete their tasks."

The number of migrants reaching Europe is decreasing, but things could change

How does the problem of prison overcrowding in Ireland compare to the situation in other European countries?

Electric scooters are causing hundreds of accidents in Romania. What measures have authorities taken, and what are some examples?

The "flag effect": Iranian dissidents prioritize security, except for monarchists

There is a significant gap between the European Union's ambitious plans for semiconductor manufacturing and the reality on the ground

Whether it will be the BG alert system or the AT-Alert system, there are problems. How does the EU handle emergency alerts?

Why have highways become so expensive? Explanations for the very large contracts / Bulgaria

European cities are increasingly regulating electric scooters, responding to pressure from below

"Some people take out mortgages to come here": This is how pilgrimage tourism stimulates the rural economy

Europe: The homelessness crisis is growing; over 1.2 million people are without a home

Free day off in Italy and free transportation in Prague: this is how Europe rewards blood donors

Fur farms are disappearing from Europe, and there is a possibility that they may be completely banned in the future

The increase in vasectomy rates in Europe: a shift in male contraception methods

Tourists are frustrating Southern Europeans: measures are being taken to drastically reduce their numbers

Wellness vouchers, tax breaks: What you can receive in Europe for donating blood

Italian and European STEM graduates are now going to China, Brazil, and India

The Mediterranean doesn't like birds

Immigration and demographic decline: The Bank of Italy proposes "ius scolae" to promote integration

The instability caused by "coup" governments in the Sahel region is leading to record numbers of migrants arriving in the Canary Islands

Illegal shipments of waste: OLAF establishes a working group to combat this phenomenon

The decline of the West as an academic reference point: "What they offer at the Chinese university is unbeatable."

Egypt has reportedly detained approximately 200 participants in the "Global March to Gaza."

Prisons in Europe are often overcrowded, and some countries are now turning to outsourcing as a solution

Under pressure, European environmentalists are seeking new avenues for their campaigns

The Cost of Embezzlement: Lessons Learned from Grant Scandals in Albania - Tirana Times

Due to homophobic campaigns, an increasing number of people are taking to the streets across Europe to defend the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals

EU: Gender equality in the workplace remains a distant goal; there is still a 10% employment gap between men and women

Why did the first brand new Bulgarian F-16 aircraft break down immediately upon delivery? Romania was cited as an example in..

More and more Italians are choosing to leave Italy, opting for Spain instead

Europe is getting heavier: 60% of the population is obese. Are we heading towards becoming like the United States?

Fewer and fewer migrants are coming to Europe – but this could change again

Petra Dvořáková: Imprisonment for helping refugees – treating Tusk as if he were Kaczynski

Romania and violence against women. What measures have been taken, and what is the situation in other European countries?