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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 three Romanians became influencers in Spain by making jokes about their own people, and how humour helped them confront stereotypes. "Ultimately, you have to learn to laugh at your misfortunes," according to HotNews.ro

How three Romanians became influencers in Spain by making jokes about their own people, and how humour helped them confront stereotypes. "Ultimately, you have to learn to laugh at your misfortunes," according to HotNews.ro

Strait of Hormuz: The invisible workforce of war (has no) voice | La Repubblica

Transgender people in Europe. In Bulgaria, according to the law, they do not exist at all

From cigarette butts to "vapes": Europe is grappling with electronic cigarette waste

Poland has opened a can of worms by deporting three Afghans, and Brussels is following suit

The European Union's ambassador to Armenia stated: "We are not here to determine who will win the elections."

The participation of women in technology and science fields in Lithuania is higher than the EU average

The United States has pledged to provide Romania with protection following the impact of a Russian drone on a residential building

The United States has pledged to provide Romania with protection following the impact of a Russian drone on a residential building

"An absurdity beyond human comprehension." A Romanian AI expert discusses issues beyond just job preservation. In several European countries, AI has become the subject of legal proceedings

"An absurdity beyond human comprehension." A Romanian AI expert discusses issues beyond just job preservation. In several European countries, AI has become the subject of legal proceedings

A Danish "ghetto" that fought against its demolition

"Rewilding" in Europe: Which cities are implementing the 3-30-300 rule?

Outbreaks of violence in schools are shocking Lithuania

What distinguishes Czech incubators from those in Western countries?

The story of a young Ukrainian living in Italy explores themes of exile, war, peace, and the difficult question of returning home

Is Austria's position on nuclear power scientifically justifiable?

Plagiarism and fake diplomas: "Sweethearts" in European politics

Sick leave policies in Europe: from a lack of pay for the first few days to excessive bureaucracy. Poland has nothing to be ashamed of in this regard

Sick leave policies in Europe: from a lack of pay for the first few days to excessive bureaucracy. Poland has nothing to be ashamed of in this regard

"A historic opportunity" and Salmonella in chicken. How the agreement with Mercosur is dividing Europe

Mercosur: What's on the menu to "save" trade?

Does Spain have the cheapest mortgages in Europe? You need to look at the fine print

New EU migration policy: What will change in Lithuania?

Social Democrats in Europe: Solidarity with an Expiry Date?

Tensions are high in the Baltic states following Russia's threat of a military strike

The jokes about Romanians that these "influencers" are using, making fun of themselves in the process

The season of provocations has begun: weeks of heightened alert in the Baltic region due to airspace violations

Do you live in a green city? This Dutch rule tells you whether your neighbourhood is healthy

Sometimes I think of myself as an object. Involuntary celibacy as a form of inequality

War and civil society: What lessons can Europe draw from the experience of Ukraine?

The market for AI in Italy is estimated at €1.8 billion, and there's a rapidly growing demand for skilled professionals in this field. What about the situation in Europe?

The market for AI in Italy is estimated at €1.8 billion, and there's a rapidly growing demand for skilled professionals in this field. What about the situation in Europe?

The era of painless tattoos is here to stay, and Spain is leading the way in Europe with sedation techniques

Zelensky in Bucharest and Trump in Beijing: "Poland is ready to host troops."

Protests and "Bangaranga." Bulgaria is returning to a politicized "Eurovision."

A streets of Europe are being overrun by a new type of waste, while no country has effective regulations in place to address it

Degrees and politicians: The transparency of elites is under pressure across Europe

Europeans want it, but Europe is afraid to do it

Participants in the Gaza-bound flotilla: If the flotilla had been a peaceful demonstration, Israel would not have attacked

Tehran's decision: The US and Iran exchange fire in the Strait of Hormuz, but "the war is not being restarted."

The streets are becoming filled with this waste, and no country in the EU has a solution

How is a warship built? Romania will learn from Bulgaria

"Project Freedom" – or a "dead end"? Thousands of seafarers are waiting in the shadow of the Middle East escalation

Socialists and the far-right have joined forces to overthrow the short-lived government of Romania

The Romanian government has fallen; parliament has passed a motion of no confidence

Between Russia and Trump: Europe's call for independence in Armenia

Overheating and price wars: The risks of excessively cheap mortgages

In EU countries, tourism involving camper vans or camping is on the rise