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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 […]

    [2026.1.15] Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

    [2026.1.15] Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

    Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads Since 2023, Telegram channel owners have earned over $57 million via Yandex Ads, as business spending on Telegram promotion doubled in…

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    Telegram Bloggers Earn Over $57 Million via Yandex Ads

    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…

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    [2026.1.7] Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    [2026.1.7] Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital Pavel Durov denies Telegram's Russian capital dependence: Recent $1.7B bonds had no Russian buyers; old ones mostly repaid. He remains sole shareholder…

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    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov firmly denied any financial reliance on Russia amid reports of frozen bonds. "No Russian investors participated in our recent $1.7 billion bond issuance. The old 2021…

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    Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

    Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

    Experts caution that blocking Telegram in Russia without a comparable alternative could trigger serious social and technical risks. They argue the government should focus on fostering competition and improving domestic…

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

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

    Despite ongoing pressure to ban Telegram in Ukraine, the platform saw explosive growth in 2025: Ukrainians increased payments fourfold to over UAH 30 million per month, from UAH 7 million…

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    [2025.12.4] Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

    [2025.12.4] Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

    Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access Telegram's Android beta adds passkey login via Google/Apple/Samsung managers, skipping SMS/passwords with biometric verification for secure, seamless access. source: kod…

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    Russian Messenger “Molniya” Targets Business, Won’t Replace Telegram

    Russian Messenger “Molniya” Targets Business, Won’t Replace Telegram

    The new Russian messenger "Molniya," set to launch in early 2026, is not intended to replace Telegram but to serve business and cross-border communication needs, according to Arseniy Shcheltsin, CEO…

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