Sunday, May 3, 2026
Tattoo culture is evolving from a trend to a personal choice across Europe, raising health and safety questions.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Bridge repairs on Friendship Bridge nearing completion; online toll payment and alternative routes are improving border crossings.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Bridge repairs on Friendship Bridge nearing completion; online toll payment and alternative routes are improving border crossings.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Spanish physiotherapists move to France for better pay and healthcare access due to system differences.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Teacher violence persists despite minor reported decreases; issues include student and parental aggression.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Teacher violence persists despite minor reported decreases; issues include student and parental aggression.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Women’s representation as scientists and engineers in the EU is growing but remains uneven across countries and sectors.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Israeli forces detained 175 activists from a flotilla attempting to break Gaza’s blockade; Greece supports detainees.
Friday, May 1, 2026
European nations implement various measures to mitigate rising fuel prices following the Iran war, including tax cuts and subsidies.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Sweden plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility, allowing 13-year-olds to be jailed despite criticism.
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Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
European leaders met in Cyprus, unlocking €90 billion for Ukraine and opening EU membership talks amid global crises.
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Israel’s European support wanes amid political shifts and protests, questioning its alliances.
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Scandals reveal widespread issues with falsified academic credentials among politicians globally, from Poland to Greece and Spain.
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026
Israeli aggression in Lebanon causes civilian casualties and displacement; international responses are criticized for being weak.
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026
Examines instances globally where politicians used fake credentials, plagiarism, and inflated resumes for career advancement.
Friday, Apr 24, 2026
Lars Løkke Rasmussen, despite a low poll ranking, is key to Danish government negotiations.
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Friday, Apr 24, 2026
Displaced people return to South Lebanon as Israeli demolitions continue amid a ceasefire extension.
Friday, Apr 24, 2026
Orbán’s authoritarianism and Magyar’s challenge reveal trends in Eastern Europe, highlighting systemic issues like corruption and media control.
Thursday, Apr 23, 2026
Greenland’s perspective on US aggression and calls for recognition of colonial crimes amid ongoing negotiations.
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Thursday, Apr 23, 2026
Coalition talks collapse over budget cuts; PSD seeks new government while others consider alternatives.
Thursday, Apr 23, 2026
Coalition talks collapse over budget cuts; PSD seeks new government while others consider alternatives.
Monday, Apr 20, 2026
Bulgarian elections brought Radev’s progressive bloc to power, signaling a shift away from past instability and corruption.
Monday, Apr 20, 2026
Social media trends and economic frustration drive youth engagement with traditionalist narratives, though left-leaning support remains strong across Europe.
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Monday, Apr 20, 2026
Ungarn’s opposition fractured after liberal parties sacrificed themselves for Péter Magyar, leaving a political vacuum against Orbán.
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026
Bulgaria’s election features Rumen Radev, a popular ex-president positioning himself as a stable, moderate alternative amid political uncertainty and anti-system sentiment.
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026
Former President Radev wins Bulgarian parliamentary elections with a clear lead, aiming for an absolute majority.
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026
Bulgaria faces elections amid fears of EU weakening and Russian influence, highlighting Radev’s polarizing political stance.
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026
Bulgarian elections feature Radev, a popular general, potentially leading a moderate government amid political instability and disinformation concerns.
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026
Bulgarian elections feature Radev, a popular general, potentially leading a moderate government amid political instability and disinformation concerns.
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026
Peter Magyar’s victory marks a shift against Hungarian authoritarianism, boosting EU unity and democratic values across Europe.
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
Djibouti, a small East African nation, is caught in geopolitical power struggles and trade route threats.
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026
Analyst discusses Hungary’s political shift, Péter Magyar’s victory over Orbán, and future implications for Europe.
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026
Spain regulates school meals to promote healthy eating, limiting unhealthy foods and banning junk food advertising to minors.
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
Future Hungarian PM must enact structural reforms on rule of law, corruption, and EU alignment to restore ties.
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
Future Hungarian PM must enact structural reforms on rule of law, corruption, and EU alignment to restore ties.
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
Hungary’s election defeat for Orbán sparks European hope for EU cooperation, though concrete reforms are now expected.
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026
Hungary’s election defeat for Orbán sparks European hope for EU cooperation, though concrete reforms are now expected.
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
Budapest youth celebrate Viktor Orbán’s defeat in a euphoric, massive party after the election.
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
European reactions to Hungary’s election signal hope for renewed EU cooperation, demanding swift action on rule of law and institutional issues.
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
Orbán’s 16-year rule ends as Peter Magyar wins Hungarian elections; analysis of the change and new leadership.
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
Opposition wins Hungarian election; Péter Magyar’s party secures majority against Orbán’s Fidesz.
Monday, Apr 13, 2026
Péter Magyar’s opposition victory ends Orbán’s 16-year premiership; Budapest celebrates wildly.
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
EU nations implement measures like tax cuts and subsidies amid energy crisis and high oil/gas prices.
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
Bulgaria monitors election influence, creating a multi-step system to counter hybrid threats and disinformation campaigns.
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
Bulgaria monitors election influence, creating a multi-step system to counter hybrid threats and disinformation campaigns.
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
Hungarian elections feature Orbán’s anti-Russian rhetoric and opposition growth, despite systemic advantages for Fidesz.
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
Hungarian election analysis shows opposition Tisza strong on change, while Fidesz relies on fear tactics amid economic woes.
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
Courts order Poland and Romania to pay Pfizer billions for unused COVID-19 vaccine doses, sparking political debate.
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
Young Hungarians are politically engaged, mobilizing for elections against hate propaganda under Orbán.
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
AI and MRI revolutionize poultry sex determination, moving beyond manual methods to address animal welfare concerns.
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, DenÃk 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.