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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.

Lithuania's support for Ukraine has exceeded one billion euros: now, it is important to help prepare for winter

Spain is making significant progress in the race to produce green hydrogen, having been awarded €1.2 billion in funding by the European Union

The difficult life of a student in Europe. Who can afford student accommodation, and who can only manage to rent an apartment? [PULSE]

The difficult life of a student in Europe. Who can afford student accommodation, and who can only manage to rent an apartment? [PULSE]

The new idea for reducing bureaucratic burdens was assessed as good, but its implementation raises questions

In Saxony and Thuringia: The Sahra Wagenknecht Association has not weakened the AfD, but rather the rest of the left-wing parties

Matěj Moravanský: The end of coal in Central and Eastern Europe? Plans exist, but obstacles remain

There is a shortage of nurses in Europe. Many choose to work in wealthier countries

From sausages to Parmesan cheese and fruit brandy, the far-right has appropriated national cuisine

The new bridge over the Danube between Giurgiu and Rousse, and a realistic scenario. What we know about the project so far:

Why are hydrogen-powered cars still absent from our roads, despite some considering them to be promising?

You might think that paella with chorizo is a ridiculous idea, but this anthropologist will make you change your mind

Hungary's decision regarding visas for Russian and Belarusian citizens continues to raise concerns: there are fears about the potential threat of espionage

It is difficult to answer the question of how many weapons there are in Europe, as a significant portion of them are illegal

Teachers working with children with special needs: it's not the laws that create equal opportunities, but the team

The figures and letters behind Giorgia Meloni's immigration policy

The level of comfort in European student dormitories: the situation in Lithuania is not the worst

Migrants: Similarities between Meloni and Sánchez regarding "regular" migration flows

Romania will install solar panels in 2024 with a capacity equivalent to that of two nuclear reactors. / In Spain, energy..

What separates Bulgaria and Romania: A river and days of waiting

Women are given the opportunity to choose, but in practice, this only works effectively when it is enshrined in law

The debate about tap water continues: countries where cafes and restaurants offer it free of charge

Hydrogen is becoming the latest trend for billion-dollar investments in Europe

The "tax haven" that has made Spain the trendy destination for wealthy foreign individuals

Trip to the 'paradise' of call centres, just 11 km from Spain: anxiety and €800 for answering calls

Petr Jedlička: Europe is grappling with a shortage of nurses. The problem exists almost everywhere, and it's becoming increasingly severe

Petr Jedlička: Europe is grappling with a shortage of nurses. The problem exists almost everywhere, and it's becoming increasingly severe

Algae blooms, cyanobacteria, and slime. Climate change is also affecting European coastlines

Olympics: All the medals from Southeastern Europe

The construction of the third bridge over the Danube is unlikely to begin before 2035

Bulgaria remains a pawn in Ursula von der Leyen's political game

Croatia and the Netherlands. Europe now has two more governments that include far-right parties

Europe is under threat from climate change: "European homes are designed for cold weather, not for heat."

Forest fires: Fewer in number, but more devastating

Is this a European SpaceX?

While much of Europe is battling record-breaking wildfires, Lithuania is struggling with a different enemy: a problem that is far more extensive than it appears

Europe is grappling with devastating wildfires. Simply extinguishing the fires will not solve the problem

Starting in September, changes are coming to schools and nurseries: a fifth of educational institutions say they are not yet fully prepared

There are areas where Hungary is significantly ahead of Romania by several years

Train or car travel in Europe? In which countries are trains most popular? [PULSE]

How are the future members of the European Commission selected, and which candidates are being supported by the countries of the EU? Ciolacu will..

How are the future members of the European Commission selected, and which candidates are being supported by the countries of the EU? Ciolacu will..

The ban on alcohol and tobacco advertising in Europe: In Lithuania, the regulations are far from being the strictest

A classroom for everyone. Europe still owes a debt to children with special needs

Eight out of ten Ukrainian refugees are satisfied with the support they have received, even though 50% of them remain below the poverty line

Eight out of ten Ukrainian refugees are satisfied with the support they have received, even though 50% of them remain below the poverty line

From Meloni to Bolloré, press freedom (is at risk) in Europe

Half of the electricity consumed in Romania comes from renewable sources. Comparison with four other countries

The problematic "greening" of European energy

von der Leyen and her colleagues: everything you need to know about the nominations for the new European Commissioners