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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.

Bulgarian teacher: A woman over 50 years old with an annual salary of 26,000 leva

Climate change-related losses in the EU have skyrocketed by 162% over a decade

Should energy drinks be banned for young people?

Only 13 European cities meet the World Health Organization's air quality standards: experts warn that the effects of pollution may not be immediately apparent

Romania plans to invest over €12 billion in nuclear energy in the coming years. What are the details?

Compulsory military service remains a sensitive issue in Europe

Following the floods, looters arrived in Spain

The "social bomb" of housing, viewed from three imperfect perspectives in Europe

The major rearmament efforts in Europe

Within the European Union, support for Donald Trump is strongest in Hungary, but the Czech Republic is not far behind

Anti-Sanchez protests take place, with investigations underway regarding the presence of far-right groups

European leaders are silent, but Orbán cannot be louder when it comes to the American presidential election

This is how the "climate lockdown" saved dozens of lives during the floods in Austria and the Czech Republic

Flash floods in Valencia, Spain have claimed at least ninety-five lives

Neither buying nor renting: The challenges of housing affordability are increasing across Europe

The era of diesel cars in Europe is coming to an end: what is the situation in Lithuania?

Energy-boosting powders consumed through the nose are spreading across Europe and are causing concern among health professionals: they may cause serious health problems

In eastern Spain, a devastating storm has already claimed the lives of dozens of people. Experts warn that such natural disasters will become more frequent in the future

Investigation: Russians are not interested in expensive Bulgarian "golden visas."

Petra Dvořáková: Ukrainian refugees after September 1st: Some are living in rooms with four people to a room

We risk compromising our personal data due to lower prices: popular websites are the ones that raise the most concerns

Weapons in Europe: The main producers and importers

While Lithuania imposes fines for speeding violations, Austria has taken a more fundamental approach to addressing the issue

Lithuania was the first EU country to do this: increasingly, other countries are also considering changing the regulations regarding the sale of energy drinks

Short-term rentals and record prices: all the figures related to the housing crisis in the EU, with a comparison between countries

Georgia: Electoral chaos

Should teachers in Austria receive higher salaries?

The Georgian "Babiš" (referring to a political figure) has won another election, and the country is facing upheaval

The pioneering paternity leave scheme in Spain: "People contact us, surprised by how progressive it is."

Depression and a lack of confidence in democracy are at alarmingly high levels in Bulgaria ahead of the seventh parliamentary election

Depression and a lack of confidence in democracy are at alarmingly high levels in Bulgaria ahead of the seventh parliamentary election

How difficult is it to obtain citizenship in Europe?

"If we lose these elections, we will lose the country." A crucial parliamentary election is taking place in Georgia, with implications for relations with both the EU and Russia

"If we lose these elections, we will lose the country." A crucial parliamentary election is taking place in Georgia, with implications for relations with both the EU and Russia

Fighter jets on the southeastern flank of NATO. Why is Romania cited as an example in Bulgaria? A comparison between two neighbouring countries

Fighter jets on the southeastern flank of NATO. Why is Romania cited as an example in Bulgaria? A comparison between two neighbouring countries

Lithuanian youth are no longer rushing to emigrate, but the list of demands from employers is growing: what expectations they have..

Lithuanian youth are no longer rushing to emigrate, but the list of requirements employers are making is growing: what desires are appearing on it?

Romania: Too many people are drowning

The Moldovan referendum on EU membership ended with mixed results, and concerns remain

Why does no one talk about mandatory military service in Spain? It's a topic that neither the left nor the right wants to address

It has become easier for students to cheat, but educators see no way back: when does the use of artificial intelligence violate the rules?

What role do benches play in European urban planning?

Is a return to mandatory military service on the horizon for Europe? An increasing number of countries are considering such a move

Is a return to mandatory military service on the horizon for Europe? An increasing number of countries are considering such a move

Bringing back mandatory military service in Europe? It's not that simple

Romania has the highest number of drowning deaths in the EU. A diver stated: "Some people believe that if they..."

"Yes" appears to be winning in the referendum on Moldova's accession to the EU, although the votes from abroad are still being counted

"Yes" appears to be winning in the referendum on Moldova's accession to the EU, although the votes from abroad are still being counted

Across the European Union, birth rates are declining, and experts are identifying a number of contributing factors to this problem