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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.

Rebuilding Ukraine: How to reconstruct a country at war?

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The Bulgarian Lesson: How the neighbouring country has managed to get ahead of Romania in its journey towards adopting the Euro in 2026. Where did things go wrong?

Your first permanent contract at age 50: "You can't plan for the future."

Attending a closed meeting of AfD supporters: "We will take power in two years."

Germany is taking a closer look. The CDU party wants to strengthen cooperation with Poland and France

Petra Dvořáková: Choosing the AfD as a final step towards integration. Why are migrants voting for the far right?

The cuts to USAID aid pushed for by Musk and their impact on independent media worldwide - Valigia Blu

Where does Bulgaria stand in Europe regarding rare diseases?

The impact of the suspension of USAID funding in Ukraine is significant, as 80% of publications rely on this American assistance

Five years after the far-right terrorist attack, Hanau is commemorating the event under different circumstances

Petra Dvořáková: Magdeburg, Germany, before the elections: I disagree with everything the AfD stands for, but I am afraid

CO2 emissions reduction in the EU: Positive trend, but still far from targets

Bulgaria: Sofia is aiming for the euro

Forced sterilization may still be possible

Petr Jedlička: A week in which much will still be revealed

Tesla customers express regret: "I won't buy another one as long as Elon Musk is in charge."

When warnings are issued about "Austrian conditions," it means that election campaigning is underway in Germany

Petr Jedlička: Gastronationalism has captivated Europe's far-right, with pork being a particularly popular dish

Please provide the Japanese text you would like me to translate. I am ready when you are

The return of political interference, but without the carrot: There is concern in Eastern Europe that oligarchs will fill the void left by USAID

Caesarean sections are primarily performed in Europe, particularly in the southern regions. In Lithuania, they are now also available upon request

Democratic Republic of Congo: Pressure mounts from European Parliament members to terminate mining agreements with Rwanda

What consequences does the de facto discontinuation of USAID have for European countries?

Yes, public funding is needed for journalism

Jedlicka, Moravansky: The right-wing faction in the European Union has targeted environmental non-profit organizations, choosing to focus on a dispute regarding lobbying activities

Tens of millions in losses when birds do not die naturally

Existential problems are arising in the European Union due to the halted funding from USAID, and European funds present a new challenge for many countries

Hungary is lagging behind in the European defence competition

What privileges will Klaus Iohannis have? A comparison with former heads of state in Europe

"The scars remain." The slow end of forced sterilization in Europe

Forced sterilization in Europe: Where is it still legal?

Petra Dvořáková: Italy is operating migration centers on Albanian territory. This is a disgrace for the entire Europe

Housing prices across Europe have skyrocketed in less than ten years. A neighbouring country is leading the way

The Bulgarian paradox. While in Romania, more than half of young people want to emigrate, in the neighboring country..

With over 200 kilometers of slopes, learning to ski in Bulgaria is a real treat

Millions of Spaniards have mercury in their mouths: this toxic substance continues to be a problem for the EU

EU Enlargement: A new boost from Poland

Petr Jedlička: Musk, trolling, and toxicity. More and more people are leaving the X platform

A European initiative aims to help patients struggling with mental health issues by using legal psilocybin (found in "magic mushrooms") and LSD

What awaits us this summer on our trip to Greece? We've joined the Schengen Area, but we're still waiting in line to pay the toll

The Moscow pendulum: The latest pro-Russian expansion in Europe is starting to wear thin

Warning for Romania: The number of consumers using vapes and e-cigarettes has tripled in two years

Why doesn't my mother care about me? Life filled with fear and hatred in Bulgaria

Could sheep grazing on grass among solar panels in Dobrogea be a solution? How can we combine agriculture with...?

European initiative launched to allow the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes

"Crazy Communist": Heated dispute between Ryanair and the Spanish government

To combat air pollution, a collective effort from citizens was needed; now, funding is crucial

Elon Musk's European strategy

How much does skiing cost in European countries?