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Generational Differences on the Concepts of Trauma and “Mental Health”
Currently, we are witnessing a massive shift in mentality between generations: while our grandparents or parents (Baby Boomers and Gen X) were taught to grit their teeth and not speak about their problems, most young people from Generation Z have transformed psychology and neuroscience into tools they operate with every day.
Native language at the graduation exam: From the Romanian essay to French philosophy
The final high school exam represents, in any European state, the ultimate test of linguistic and cultural competences. However, what is required of Romanian students in the Romanian Language and Literature exam differs fundamentally from the requirements in France, Germany, or Italy. While the Romanian system places a strong emphasis on literary history and critical memorization, Western Europe veers toward logical argumentation and philosophical analysis.
Less Screen, More Life
Gadgets have become an inseparable part of our lives and accompany us everywhere, except, perhaps, only for sleep. In order not to be overwhelmed by informational "noise" and to maintain our vital energy, it is important to periodically do a digital detox — a conscious break from phones, social networks, and constant internet browsing. This digital disconnection helps us focus on truly important things, look at the world with fresh eyes, and discover essential aspects both outside and inside ourselves.
Four years of war: how Ukrainian youth continue their studies in Europe
Four years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians continue to live outside the country. According to the Center for Economic Strategy, by January 2026, approximately 5.6 million Ukrainians were abroad as refugees. Among them are young people—approximately 56%—and thousands of students who have continued their studies at European universities.
The financial reality: How much will future doctors currently in medical school actually earn in Romania?
Beyond vocation, financial stability represents a deciding factor in the retention of young specialists. Incomes vary considerably depending on the chosen branch, as the state system is rigorously regulated, while the private sector offers greater flexibility but also an instability specific to the beginning of the journey.
“Adults at 16”: Children caring for children and the Invisible burden of young carers
While most 16-17-year-olds are concerned with exams or their first night out, a significant portion of Generation Z lives a parallel reality. These are the "young carers," adolescents who take on adult responsibilities—from paying bills and housework to caring for younger siblings or sick parents—before they even have the right to vote.
The abandonment crisis: Millions of stray animals on the streets of Europe
The abandonment of pets represents a stain on European civilization, a phenomenon that, despite strict legislation in certain states, continues to grow alarmingly. Whether it is "holiday abandonment" or the financial inability to maintain an animal, shelters across Europe are operating at maximum capacity.
The Paradox of Digital Proximity: How Technologies Amplify Loneliness
Digital platforms create the illusion of an active social life based on instant messages, quick reactions (likes, comments), and continuous interactions. In reality, these forms of communication can replace relationships that lack authentic human contact. The emergence of chatbots (e.g., Character.AI) and artificial intelligence adds a new dimension to this phenomenon, offering an unreal form of communication, especially to emotionally vulnerable individuals. Technologies intended to unite people can, paradoxically, intensify the feeling of inner isolation.
Climate change alert: Southern Romania under siege by desertification and extreme temperatures
Romania in 2026 faces an increasingly evident climatic fracture. While the intra-Carpathian regions still maintain features of the classic temperate-continental climate, the south of the country—especially the Romanian Plain and Dobrogea—is rapidly sliding toward an arid climate regime characteristic of subtropical zones. The phenomenon of desertification is no longer a theoretical projection but a reality transforming agriculture and the way of life for millions of inhabitants.
Art as dialogue and social transformation in rural communities
Visual artist Adi Buda, born in the Apuseni Mountains, shares how art becomes a tool for communication, healing, and social change. A conversation about community, process, and the power of the visible and invisible in artistic creation.
PulseZ Podcast: Interview with Kiki Bratu, the 19-year-old artist turning her dream into reality
In the new PulseZ episode, we meet Kiki Bratu — a Music University student, award-winning performer, and viral content creator — who shares her artistic journey, the emotions of being on stage, and how she builds her dream step by step.
PulseZ podcast: Multiple sclerosis – the silent battle young people face
Journalist Ruxandra Hurezean talks with Eduard Pletea about the growing impact of multiple sclerosis (SM) among young adults and the realities behind this often misunderstood disease.
PulseZ | Ep. 20: The Last Lecture – Conversation with Andreea Chiș | Part I
This episode of PulseZ Podcast, hosted by Anastasia Sucitu, features the first part of a special recording from the event “The Last Lecture” held by Andreea Chiș.
PulseZ | Ep. 26: What happens when Artificial Intelligence starts entering a space we’ve always seen as deeply human creativity? Part. 1 with Bogdan Runcean
We touch on a surprising idea: instead of taking over boring, repetitive tasks, AI is now writing, creating images, composing music, and generating ideas. So what does that mean for us?
PulseZ | Ep. 27: What happens to jobs, learning, and the way we grow when AI becomes part of everything? Part. 2 with Bogdan Runcean
In Part 2 of our conversation with Bogdan Runcean, we go deeper into how Artificial Intelligence is already changing the rules, especially when it comes to work and education.
PulseZ | Ep. 22: Naruto-Style Job Hunting: How not to give up when the job market feels like a Genjutsu, with Iulia
Have you ever felt like Naruto at the start of the academy? Full of enthusiasm, but ignored by the corporate "village" because you don't have the 2–5 years of experience required for a junior position? In this PulseZ episode, Mădălina Mihai talks with Iulia, a recent Journalism graduate and fan of anime and comics, who shares the brutal reality of the post-college "battlefield."
PulseZ | Ep. 18: Transnistria: Beyond the myth of the “Frozen Conflict.” With Oleg Onea (Part II)
Transnistria is not just a strip of land on a map; it is the variable that can change everything for our European future. 🗺️
Podcast PulseZ | Ep. 29: AI in Education – From the blackboard to algorithms, with Gabriel Mircea
How is the way we learn changing when artificial intelligence becomes part of the course "curriculum"?
Education between extremes: From Ideological rigor to democratic freedom
PulseZ | Ep. 23: In this new episode of the PulseZ podcast, we had the opportunity to talk with a teacher whose career began during the communist era. We will find out from Ms. Delia.
Virtual Singapore: The world’s first digital city and the ultimate test of modern urbanism
In an era where the world's metropolises are suffocating under the pressure of overpopulation and climate change, a small island state in Southeast Asia has decided to build a perfect replica of itself in the digital environment. Singapore is no longer just a physical city-state; it is a two-headed entity, existing simultaneously on land and on high-performance servers. The project, known as "Virtual Singapore", represents the most ambitious urban modeling effort in human history.
The Chocolate Fair Chocolate Saga 2025: Delicacies, magic, and art at Ghica House
The winter holiday season began with the sweetest edition of the largest artisanal chocolate festival in Romania. In November 2025, Chocolate Saga returned with the 8th Edition in Iași, between November 14-16, at Palas Mall, after holding the 7th edition in Bucharest in October, at the National Library of Romania (October 24-26, 2025).
Coachella 2026: Justin Bieber’s triumphant return after a 4-year hiatus
The most anticipated comeback of the decade The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 marks one of the most significant moments in recent pop music history. After a hiatus of over four years from most major live performances, Justin Bieber returns to the stage as the festival's headliner, in an event that has already generated the #Bieberchella mania on social media worldwide. The announcement of the 2026 lineup was made on September 16, 2025, confirming that Bieber will headline the festival alongside Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Anyma. This edition promises to be the most memorable in Coachella history, with a pop artist returning after one of the longest absences of his career, transforming a simple performance into a cultural moment that will remain in the history of contemporary music. The Bieber phenomenon at Coachella 2026 is not just about music, but about a story of healing and artistic rebirth. Fans worldwide have eagerly awaited this moment, and tickets for the weekends Justin Bieber is performing sold out in record time, generating a wave of enthusiasm that exceeded all expectations. His return to the Californian desert stage marks not only the end of a difficult period but also the beginning of a new chapter in the career of one of the most influential artists of his generation.
PulseZ | Ep. 25: The life integration process – Beyond family legacy, with Edo Gergely
Have you ever wondered why you repeat the same patterns or why you feel burdens that don't seem to belong to you? Life is not just what happens to us, but a force that constantly expresses itself through us. In this episode of PulseZ, we explore the "movement of life" within us alongside Edo Gergely, facilitator, trainer in phenomenological psychology, and founder of the Neles Institute in Transylvania.
Podcast PulseZ | Ep. 14: How to travel the world without emptying your account, with the founder of the “Money School”
Do you want to travel more, but feel like your wallet isn't keeping up with your desires?
Podcast PulseZ | Ep. 15: Health, Between Clicks and Reality: Why are we losing trust?
Are you sure your source of information is real, or is it just an algorithm feeding your fears? In this episode, we set aside rigid journalistic language and talk plainly about a subject that concerns us all, from Gen Z to grandparents: the health trust gap. We analyze alarming data from a strategic document of European importance and try to understand why, in an information age, Romania faces painful figures.
Podcast PulseZ | Ep. 16: Between banking and nail art – A Story of ambition and generations, with Valentina, a young mother.
What happens when the rigor of a banking career meets the creativity of a Nail Artist? In this special episode of PulseZ, our guest is Valentina, a young mother who looks at her daughter's fascinating journey through the lens of pride and experience. podca
PulseZ | Ep. 17: The war in your feed: Transnistria and disinformation explained with Oleg Onea history isn’t just in textbooks; it’s in your daily scroll (Part I)
In this episode Mădălina Mihai talks with Oleg Onea—lawyer, activist, and PhD candidate at SNSPA—right after the "Transnistrian File: Historical and Diplomatic Perspectives" event. We go beyond the headlines to analyze the mechanisms of the "invisible war" that Russia is waging in Eastern Europe. If you've ever wondered why Transnistria matters for your European future or how disinformation manages to manipulate our emotions, this episode is for you.
The sound that heals: What music means to Gen Z
Perhaps many of us tend to seek refuge when we want to take a break, but life doesn’t stop for you. I know that music has always helped me, and that the younger generation has a unique style when it comes to their favorite artists. Why do they listen to it? Why do we see young people everywhere on the street with headphones on their heads? Why do we go to the gym, clean, eat, and dance to our favorite songs? Why do we have a song we put on repeat when the sky falls in our world? For that last question, I have some answers... I might even call them touching and powerful.
Horizon 2030: Green hydrogen and the end of the fossil fuel era
In a desperate attempt to halt global warming and ensure real energy independence, world governments have turned their attention to the most abundant element in the universe: hydrogen. However, not just any type of hydrogen is the solution. "Green Hydrogen," produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy, has become the "new oil" of the 21st century, promising to decarbonize industries that until now seemed impossible to clean up, such as aviation, maritime transport, and steelmaking.
Beyond the dental chair: How I found my voice as a doctor in the town near home
It is said that dental school prepares you to restore smiles, but no one warns you how hard it will be to keep your own after six years of intense study. My name is Mihai Marcel Ghinea, I am 27 years old, and today I proudly wear a badge that says "Doctor." However, the road to this small rectangle of plastic was strewn with closed doors, painful compromises, and a silent struggle with a system that offers no safety net for beginners.
Gen Z: Between school dropout and labor market reluctance – An analysis of the new social paradigm
Gen Z: Between school dropout and labor market reluctance – An analysis of the new social paradigm Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) is redefining the classic...
Erasmus+ for students: The “secret” guide that school doesn’t always explain to you
Although many associate the Erasmus+ program only with university students, the opportunities for middle and high school students are vast and, most often, completely free. Unfortunately, bureaucracy and the lack of information in schools cause many of these chances to pass students by. Here is what you need to know to head out on an external experience on European Union funds.
Between being single and creating a family: When and why do young Europeans get married?
The concept of family is undergoing a radical transformation in the 21st century. While for past generations marriage at 20 was the norm, today Generation Z and Millennials in the European Union navigate between the desire for financial independence and the need for emotional stability. Official data outlines a Europe divided between a "West" that postpones the formalization of relationships and an "East" that still maintains the tradition of early marriages, although the average age is increasing everywhere.
High school graduate’s dilemma: University, job, or “waiting” on parents’ money?
Without early work experience (as we see in the Netherlands or Denmark, where 70% of students work), Romanian graduates leave university with a competitive disadvantage. Thus, the financial support of parents becomes a necessary "crutch," but one that can delay the professional maturation and real independence of the new.
Extinction alert: Bird species fighting for survival in 2026
As natural habitats shrink under the pressure of climate change and human activity, several iconic bird species have reached alarmingly low numbers. Our journalists have analyzed recent data to see who still stands a chance.
Forces of nature: The world’s most eruptive volcanoes in 2026
It is not just about lava and ash, but complex geological systems that can influence the global climate. From the coast of Italy to remote Indonesia, these colossi never sleep.
Podcast PulseZ | Ep. 13: Masters of the Algorithm or Products of Technology? With Cezara Panait and Elena Calistru
In an era where information travels at the speed of light, the paradox is that our trust in what we see on screens is at an all-time low. Are we truly better informed, or just easier to manipulate?
Pulsez | Ep. 24: Fascia – Your body’s “first brain.” How do we release stress through fascial maneuvers?
Have you ever woken up with the feeling that your entire body is "stiff" or that you’re carrying an invisible weight on your shoulders, no matter how much you sleep? The answer might not lie in the muscles, but in the Fascia—the magic network of tissue that connects our entire organism.
Podcast PulseZ | Ep. 28: Academic AI – How we learn artificial intelligence from scratch, with Gabriel Mircea
Have you ever wondered what hides behind the algorithms that seem to read our minds? In this episode of the PulseZ podcast, Anastasia Sucitu talks with Gabriel Mircea, university lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science within Babeș-Bolyai University.
Podcast PulseZ | Ep. 12: AI in media and video production – revolution, creativity, or addiction? – with Dr. Răzvan Florian
How is the world of film, podcasts, and social media changing under the impact of Artificial Intelligence? In this second episode of our AI series, Anastasia Sucitu continues the conversation with Dr. Răzvan Florian to explore the profound transformations in the media industry and content production.
Podcast PulseZ | Ep. 11: Artificial Intelligence – From neural networks to the future of jobs, with Dr. Răzvan Florian
Is Artificial Intelligence just a complex algorithm or a force that will completely redefine the way we live and work? In the debut episode of the PulseZ podcast, Anastasia Sucitu welcomes Dr. Răzvan Florian—a researcher with over 20 years of experience, AI consultant, and president of the Romanian Institute of Science and Technology.
PulseZ Podcast | Ep. 21: The Last Lecture – Reform, Education and Authenticity | Part II
In the second part of this special PulseZ Podcast episode, Andreea Chiș continues the conversation from the event “The Last Lecture.”
PulseZ | Ep. 19: The war in your feed: How does the daily scroll manipulate us? With Oleg Onea (Part III)
Your phone is the new battlefield, and information is the ammunition. 📱🛡️
Podcast PulseZ | Ep. 10: A discussion about professional growth – with Cristina Ungureanu
Now a journalism graduate, 22-year-old Cristina Ungureanu has abandoned her dream of becoming an actress. In this new episode of the PulseZ podcast, we will discuss her professional growth and the challenges she had to overcome. She moved past her fears of the unknown and let herself be guided by new opportunities.
Eternal legacy: From the wonders of antiquity to the marvels of the modern world
In an ever-changing world, seven structures remain as testaments to human ingenuity. Today we analyze the state and significance of these monuments that attract millions of pilgrims and tourists annually.
Why are young people turning to extremist parties?
In this PulseZ episode, political scientist George Jiglău speaks about youth voting, the rise of extremism, and how trust in politics can be rebuilt.
European youth are more alike than We think. The ERASMUS lessons shared by Marina Corneliu
Marina Corneliu, a promoter of European democracy and GEYC ChangeMaker, spoke with student Ana-Ștefania Diță about the impact of ERASMUS experiences. She emphasized that these mobility programs show that stereotypes...
Passion and science: the young woman who left Italy to bake artisanal sourdough bread in Transylvania
Despite technological trends, Luissa Maino, a young woman born in Italy, chose to return to her mother’s native village, Vâlcele (Cluj County), to build a unique business. Her project is...
Interview with Aggelos Mouzakitis – talking about AI, industry and failures
In this episode, we explore the “invisible” side of professional success with Aggelos Mouzakitis, a Growth Product Manager at IBM and a trained psychotherapist. Recorded during the How to Web...
Gen Z is pushing back against tech: “Real growth comes from friction, not speed”
Product designer Ioana Teleanu says Gen Z is using AI more responsibly than adults — setting boundaries, asking tougher questions, and choosing authenticity over automation. A conversation about ethics, tech pressure, and the future of digital life.
PulseZ podcast: Erasmus+ 2026 – new opportunities for skills, mobility, and the future of young people
The European Commission announces over €5 billion for Erasmus+ in 2026 — a year dedicated to digital skills, inclusion, and the kind of mobility that transforms the lives of young people and adults across Europe.
Art competition for students at the Cotroceni National Museum
The Cotroceni National Museum launches the 2025 edition of the "Cotroceni Creativ Junior" project, a competition for middle school and high school students, inspired by the passions of the royal couple Ferdinand–Maria.
"Discover Yourself Fest" festival brings energy and creativity to UVT
The West University of Timișoara (UVT) hosted "Discover Yourself Fest" on Friday, October 3, 2025, an event dedicated to young people and the local community, which promotes a healthy and responsible lifestyle.
Nearly 10% of children globally suffer from obesity
One in ten children globally suffers from obesity, and ultra-processed foods and aggressive advertising are influencing their diets, warns UNICEF.
Retail dominates the Romanian labour market, while remote jobs decline significantly
The Romanian labour market remains active, but the trend of remote jobs continues to decline. In the first nine months of 2025, employers published almost 200,000 job offers, according to data from eJobs, the online recruitment platform.
Science comes to life in Timișoara – Science Fair & Friends
Visitors of all ages will be able to experience chemistry, physics, robotics, 3D printing and astronomy on September 27, at the Water Museum in Timisoara as part of the "Științescu & friends" Science Fair.
