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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.

Israeli soldiers intercepted another flotilla of activists, again in international waters

Poles and countries in the Baltic region accuse Merkel of spreading Russian propaganda

The somewhat unusual asylum crisis in Ireland

Ukrainian refugees are becoming a new target for Europe's far-right movements

Merkel blames Poland and the Baltic states for contributing to the war in Ukraine

Europe and Lithuania are embarrassed: students don't understand why sex education classes are still considered a taboo

Europe and Lithuania are embarrassed: students don't understand why sex education classes still exist

FEATURE STORY: Are Ukrainians "ungrateful for the help they receive"? "When we got out of the Uber and saw the driver, we were speechless with amazement"

FEATURE STORY: Are Ukrainians "ungrateful for the help they receive"? "When we got out of the Uber and saw the driver, we were speechless with amazement"

Is there a "gap" in Bulgaria's airspace? NATO is increasing measures to counter Russian drones

Wild boars and other exotic wildlife: the result of urbanization at the expense of forests

Desperately searching for the "culprit," even if it's the wrong one..

The Babiš party, ANO, has won a pivotal election in the Czech Republic

The conditions set by Romania to attract digital nomads are stricter than those in Spain. "For this trend to develop, the involvement of authorities is necessary." / What other countries are doing

The conditions set by Romania to attract digital nomads are stricter than those in Spain. "For this trend to develop, the involvement of authorities is necessary." / What other countries are doing

"They don't speak English in the faculty": The challenges faced by international students in Bulgaria

Which wild animals have become common in Bucharest: "The peak is in June-July, when the young are more numerous" / In other European cities, wild boars have been seen at shopping malls, and badgers have dug under football pitches

"There's also this pervasive idea that 'we must eat smoked salmon'." Food served in hospitals is a source of dissatisfaction in several European countries

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Why has Romania lagged behind in an area that attracts many foreigners to other European countries, despite the fact that "we have excellent infrastructure – fast internet and affordable living costs"?

Why has Romania lagged behind in an area that attracts many foreigners to other European countries, despite the fact that "we have excellent infrastructure – fast internet and affordable living costs"?

"It matters a great deal whether you want to do things properly or not." How do Romanian patients actually eat in hospitals? What are the differences between the menus compared to those in hospitals in Austria and Spain?

"It matters a great deal whether you want to do things properly or not." How do Romanian patients actually eat in hospitals? What are the differences between the menus compared to those in hospitals in Austria and Spain?

Former Prime Minister Babiš is poised for a clear election victory in the Czech Republic

How well are we prepared for drone attacks?

The Italian film industry is experiencing renewed growth, with an increase of 11.5 million viewers over the past year. Meanwhile, Hollywood's market share is declining

The Italian film industry is experiencing renewed growth, with an increase of 11.5 million viewers over the past year. Meanwhile, Hollywood's market share is declining

The president of a regulatory authority in Romania is paid by the state with €15,000 per month, which is significantly more than a minister earns in Spain. Here's how things stand in other European countries

The president of a regulatory authority in Romania is paid by the state with €15,000 per month, which is significantly more than a minister earns in Spain. Here's how things stand in other European countries

The sudden, but foreseeable, end of the Gaza Sumud aid flotilla

The wave of sexual liberation is sweeping across Europe

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

Although heating costs are rising, not everyone is finding ways to reduce their bills; the situation is far from ideal in many European countries

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

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

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

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