Italy at the Ballot: The Quiet Referendum of 2025
In the shadow of silence, Italy held a referendum that dared to ask who counts as a citizen and how far employers’ power can reach. With Giorgia Meloni’s government opting for institutional disengagement and public indifference, turnout plummeted, rendering invisible one of the most significant democratic consultations in recent memory.
From Protected to Plated: Carpathian Bears Face Grim Fate
NGOs challenge Slovakia’s killing and reselling the meat of EU protected brown bears. Read about the newest legislation including an interview with an expert in large carnivores.
Not All Microplastics Are as Dangerous as We Thought?
New research finds that saltwater may stop dangerous bacteria from hitching a ride on plastic.
SUN4Ukraine: Building Back Greener – Helping Ukrainian Cities Go Climate-Friendly with EU Support
Amid the rubble of war, a green vision is taking root in Ukraine, fueled by European solidarity. The EU's SUN4Ukraine initiative is stepping in to ensure that as Ukrainian cities rebuild, they do so not just to restore what was lost, but to leapfrog towards a sustainable, climate-neutral future.
AI Art to Combat Disinformation: Ioana, the Young Artist Fighting Back with Creativity
"We have a nuclear plant, we understand its power, and we need to know how bad it would be if it went boom!" - Ioana Chereș, a PhD student from Cluj-Napoca, creates art using technology to fight disinformation.
PulseZ monthly editorial – April edition - Chapter #1
Dear readers and followers of PulseZ! The PulseZ platform is already up and running, which is a perfect occasion for us, the Editors-in-chief, to share with you a few words.
Andra Dobre on the Erasmus Experience: “Learning is Something That Will Stay With Me”
Naturally curious and deeply involved in communication activities, Andra Dobre believes that Erasmus experiences are essential for a young person's personal and professional development. She shared more about this in the following interview.
Do you really need a degree, or is it overrated?
For decades, young people have been taught that a degree is the ultimate key to success — a guaranteed way to secure career goals. But with free or low-cost university.
The demise of good news? Why positive stories deserve more space in the European news cycle
In an era where bad news dominates the headlines, one can’t help but wonder - has good news lost its place in journalism? Across Europe and beyond, the media landscape seems increasingly focused on wars, pandemics, violent crimes, and social crises.
