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Telegram Emerges as Key Job Search Platform in 2026

Job hunting in 2026 has evolved beyond traditional vacancy websites. Telegram has become one of the primary platforms for recruiting specialists in marketing, sales, and digital fields. Recruiters report that over 60% of marketing, SMM, sales, and digital vacancies first appear directly on Telegram channels and groups. The appeal lies in its speed: employers seek […]

Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules

Telegram is deliberately downplaying its user figures to avoid triggering stricter EU regulations, according to documents obtained by investigative outlet Follow the Money. The messaging service faces mounting pressure from European regulators, which could require hiring thousands of content moderators to combat illegal content if classified as a “very large online platform.” By keeping reported […]

Telegram Becomes Most Downloaded Android App in the Kingdom

Telegram has become the most downloaded Android application in the Kingdom at the start of the New Year, signalling the country’s rapidly evolving digital landscape and the app’s rising influence in daily communication. According to the latest figures from digital intelligence platform Similarweb, the messenger outperformed several long-established apps, reinforcing its expanding role in messaging, […]

Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel

Samara Region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev has launched an official Telegram channel “Fedorishchev. Official” (@fedorishchev_official) to combat fake accounts impersonating him. These fraudulent profiles frequently appear on the messenger for provocative purposes or scams. The channel will be managed by the governor’s press service, publishing updates on Fedorishchev’s activities and the Samara Region government’s work. The […]

Roskomnadzor Keeps Slowing Telegram Over Delay in Blocking Anonymous Channels

A source in the telecom industry has linked Telegram’s recent performance issues in Russia to targeted measures by Roskomnadzor, stressing that these are selective slowdowns rather than a full ban. The source told the Moscow 24 channel that the regulator continues to throttle the messenger because of what it sees as Telegram’s insufficiently prompt blocking […]

No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials

Russian authorities are downplaying fears of a full Telegram shutdown, stressing that users in the country will not be left without access to the messenger. The media regulator Roskomnadzor has denied introducing any new nationwide restrictions on Telegram, even though outages and slowdowns have been occurring periodically. Earlier, Moscow media reported that the service had […]

Russian Lawmaker Sees Low Risk of Full Telegram Ban

A full blocking of Telegram in Russia is not being considered because the messenger has established effective working relations with state authorities, according to Andrei Svintsov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technologies and Communications. He made the comment on January 15 when asked about Telegram’s prospects amid discussions on […]

Not All Russian Agencies Have Fully Moved from Telegram to Max

Not all official agencies in Russia have fully abandoned Telegram in favour of the national messenger Max. In early January 2026, several regional branches of the Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) announced they were closing their Telegram channels due to a complete “move” to Max, but later returned to the familiar platform. Regional offices in Dagestan, Sverdlovsk, […]

Telegram Suffers Major Outage in Moscow and Surrounding Region

On the morning of January 13, Telegram users in Moscow and the surrounding region experienced a major service disruption. Starting around 08:47 Moscow time, the monitoring service DownDetector recorded a sharp spike in complaints about the messenger’s performance.​ Thousands of people across Russia reported being unable to use key Telegram functions essential for everyday communication […]

Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

In Kazakhstan, as in many other countries, content monetisation on social networks is no longer reserved for major media brands. New data indicate that Telegram channel authors can now earn substantial income from their content without personally searching for advertisers or handling negotiations. Since monetisation through Yandex Ads launched in 2023, partners of the Yandex […]

    6 USA Technology Telegram Channels for Tech Enthusiasts & Pros

    6 USA Technology Telegram Channels for Tech Enthusiasts & Pros

    Whether you’re obsessed with AI, curious about cybersecurity, passionate about geek culture, or eager to track the latest tech innovations, these USA-focused Telegram channels have you covered. Curated to span…

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    [2026.1.4] Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    [2026.1.4] Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects Telegram 12.3 adds AI-generated article summaries via Cocoon, Liquid Glass visuals on iOS, relocated media button on Android, and improved…

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    Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    Telegram has released version 12.3 for Android and iOS, bringing AI-powered summaries, new design updates, and improved usability. According to Beta Info, users can now instantly view concise summaries of…

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    [2025.12.19] Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls

    [2025.12.19] Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls

    Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls Ukrainians boosted Telegram payments 4x to UAH 30M+/month in 2025; channel subs grew 7.7x since 2021, with businesses using…

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    Telegram AI Ad Mentions Explode 329% to 244K Posts in 2025

    Telegram AI Ad Mentions Explode 329% to 244K Posts in 2025

    Mentions of artificial intelligence in Telegram channel advertisements exploded in 2025, reaching 244,000 posts—a 329% increase from the previous year—according to a joint study by Win2Win Communications and Telega.in. Analysis…

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    [2025.12.16] AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    [2025.12.16] AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure AlphaTON secures 2.23 MW HPC capacity in Sweden's atNorth data center for Telegram ecosystem AI compute, expandable to 4,000…

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    AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    AlphaTON Capital Corp, a firm building TON token reserves and Telegram ecosystem infrastructure, has inked a 60-month colocation agreement with atNorth AB for 2.23 MW of high-performance computing power at…

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    [2025.12.10] Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal

    [2025.12.10] Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal

    Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal Durov says Telegram has an “in‑principle” one‑year, $300 million cash‑and‑equity Grok distribution deal with xAI plus 50% of subscriptions, though…

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    Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal

    Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal

    Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he has reached a preliminary one‑year agreement with Elon Musk’s AI company xAI to distribute the Grok chatbot to Telegram’s more than 1 billion users.…

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