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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.

How Artificial Intelligence is Entering Schools: When Children Learn About AI Before Even Learning the Alphabet

Political support versus local resistance: A review of data centers within the European Union

Hell in Europe: How Lithuania is tackling the challenges of extreme heat

Romania and Bulgaria purchased the same ships, manufactured by the same company, Rheinmetall. Why does Bulgaria's programme initially appear to be €340 million cheaper?

Romania and Bulgaria purchased the same ships, manufactured by the same company, Rheinmetall. Why does Bulgaria's programme initially appear to be €340 million cheaper?

The "adults-only" niche: this is how the hospitality industry discovered that tranquility comes at a price (and a good one)

When the emergency room becomes the first point of contact: How Europe is trying to alleviate pressure on hospitals

European countries are banning mobile phones in schools. However, they recognise that the problem often originates during leisure time

European countries are banning mobile phones in schools. However, they recognise that the problem often originates during leisure time

The failed coup attempt that strengthened Erdoğan's position

Italy: Today, young farmers are speaking the language of business

The practice of not paying for the first day of sick leave, which has angered Romanian patients, is standard in some countries in Europe. There are significant differences regarding exceptions and the amount of money paid

The practice of not paying for the first day of sick leave, which has angered Romanian patients, is standard in some countries in Europe. There are significant differences regarding exceptions and the amount of money paid

Cheap and deadly. The rules of the game with drones are changing, costing billions, and becoming increasingly dangerous for civilians

Cheap and deadly. The rules of the game with drones are changing, costing billions, and becoming increasingly dangerous for civilians

First wolves, now bears: Eastern Europe is pressuring the EU to reduce protections for hunting

Flamingo Revolution: Mass protests in Albania

Record-breaking heatwave in Europe: consequences and forecasts

Postpartum care: Strengthening support services for new mothers in Lithuania

Within the "sperm dating app" phenomenon: there are people online looking for sperm donors to have children

Who are the people behind the "flamingo revolution"? "For us to stay, you must leave" / Connections to Donald Trump and a plan in Romania

Who are the people behind the "flamingo revolution"? "For us to stay, you must leave" / Connections to Donald Trump and a plan in Romania

Cas Mudde: "Until the political establishment offers a compelling alternative, setbacks for the far-right will only be temporary."

Summer is here, and so are the delays: we investigated how much help the new passenger rights regulations provide

The postpartum care system Spain aspires to have: a professional caregiver in the home for eight days to look after both mother and baby

The postpartum care system Spain aspires to have: a professional caregiver in the home for eight days to look after both mother and baby

From Lefkada to the Baltic Sea: The collateral damage caused by "rogue" drones.

Blinds in Cordoba, carpets in London: why houses in Europe are like ovens (and should copy Spain)

Air conditioners: Regulations in European countries

European overview of drinking water: It's not enough to simply purify the water; we must also ensure its preservation

Pride, a company facing declining sponsorship: The impact of Trump is also being felt in Italy

Schools banning smartphones: a look at the laws in European countries

"The 'once-in-a-generation' heatwave is now happening almost annually." The Western country where politicians argue about air conditioning

"The 'once-in-a-generation' heatwave is now happening almost annually." The Western country where politicians argue about air conditioning

Heatwave: Europe is "melting," and Greece is bracing for the worst – Precision agriculture and lack of green spaces are contributing to the problem

Heatwave: Europe is "melting," and Greece is bracing for the worst – Precision agriculture and lack of green spaces are contributing to the problem

Lithuania is rapidly reducing the number of students who do not complete their schooling

Moldova: Following the start of EU negotiations, the uncertainty surrounding the economy

The beach is free, and the final exams are still to come – climate panic has erupted across Europe, but there are countries that have learned from the deadly heatwave of 1987

The beach is free, and the final exams are still to come – climate panic has erupted across Europe, but there are countries that have learned from the deadly heatwave of 1987

The Budapest Pride event this year was free from harassment. However, problems have been reported in other parts of Europe

Fierce debates are taking place across Europe regarding increased heat protection measures

The global hype surrounding microreactors – many projects are underway (including some in Bulgaria), but few have yielded significant results

The global hype surrounding microreactors – many projects are underway (including some in Bulgaria), but few have yielded significant results

These are the European countries that have managed to establish a truce between campervan tourism and local residents

AI is saving Bulgarian companies an average of one month of employee working time per year

The Flamingo Uprising: A generation of Albanians who refuse to... emigrate. "In order for us to stay, we will..."

Less money, more stress: European Pride parades are having their budgets halved or even reduced by a third

The far-right is gaining momentum in Europe. It may soon have a significant impact on political power

The road for Romanians heading to Greece. Good news for tourists: when will it be possible to travel through Bulgaria on the highway?