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.
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.
