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French Justice Minister ‘Offers’ Riviera Sentences for Russians Jailed over Telegram

France has unveiled a tongue‑in‑cheek “humanitarian initiative” for Russian citizens reportedly sentenced for using Telegram, proposing that the first 250 such convicts serve their terms on the French Riviera. According to the plan, a negotiating group has sent a request to Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office to arrange extradition under special conditions. The inmates would be […]

Durov Says Dubai ‘Statistically Safer’ Than Europe, Even Under Missile Fire

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has triggered debate after contrasting safety in Europe with that in Dubai amid rising regional tensions. In a post on X, Durov said he had to leave Dubai for Europe a week earlier and joked that he was now “missing the free fireworks from Iran” while “exposing myself to greater risk.” […]

Novosibirsk Detains At Least 15 at Anti‑Telegram Block Protest

In Novosibirsk, security forces detained at least 15 people during a protest against plans to block Telegram in Russia. Among those detained were rally participants, including RCP(i) member Oleg Metzler, former city council deputy Anton Kartavin, journalists Sergei Oshchepkov and Vitaly Bochkaryov, as well as several bystanders. All were taken to Police Department No. 1 […]

Paid “Typing Effect” for Telegram Bots Can Greatly Cut Developers’ Earnings

Telegram bot developers who enable the new gradual (streaming) answer display — where text appears smoothly as it is generated — will indirectly pay for it through higher commissions. This feature, previously available only to AI bots, became accessible to all bots from March 2026 to make responses look more visually appealing. While Telegram does […]

Novosibirsk Rally in Support of Telegram Shut Down

A planned rally in Novosibirsk on March 1 against the blocking of Telegram and the “forced installation of Max” ultimately did not take place. According to Kommersant, access routes to the protest site near the Globus Theatre were cordoned off with warning tape, with authorities citing an inspection of trees in the adjoining square as […]

Tags, Anti-Copy Chats, GIF Editing and Telegram Login Rolled Out

The latest Telegram update introduces text tags that appear next to users’ names in group chats, allowing members to show their role, job title, apartment number, interests, and more. Group admins can decide whether only they can assign tags or allow members to choose their own, with admin tags always highlighted in color. Telegram also […]

Irkutsk Reverses Approval for Pro-Telegram Rally

The Irkutsk city administration initially approved a rally in support of Telegram and “for a free internet” but later revoked the permit due to “significant public attention” to the event. The demonstration, organized by local Yabloko party leader Grigory Gribenko and activist Pavel Kharitonenko, was set for March 1 with up to 300 participants. Organizers […]

Russia to Block Telegram in Early April

Russian authorities have finalized plans to fully block Telegram in the first days of April, according to RBC citing sources close to the Kremlin. Two sources described the decision as “final,” while a third familiar with agency discussions confirmed the early April timeline, with Telegram channel Baza previously reporting a possible April 1 cutoff. The […]

Durov Responds to Russia’s Criminal Case Over “Aiding Terrorism”

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has confirmed in his English-language channel that Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against him on charges of “aiding terrorism.” He wrote that “Russia has opened a criminal case against me for ‘aiding terrorism’,” adding that officials are inventing new pretexts every day to restrict Russians’ access to Telegram and […]

Telegram for iPhone Tests True Background File Uploads

Telegram is testing a long-awaited background upload feature in the iOS beta, finally allowing iPhone users to send files without keeping the app open. Previously, transfers would pause as soon as the app was minimized, forcing users to stay inside Telegram until uploads finished. In the new beta, files continue to send in the background […]

    [2025.6.10]Pavel Durov Details France Detention, Telegram Privacy Stance in Carlson Interview

    [2025.6.10]Pavel Durov Details France Detention, Telegram Privacy Stance in Carlson Interview

    Pavel Durov Details France Detention, Telegram Privacy Stance in Carlson Interview Pavel Durov detailed his 2024 detention in France, defending Telegram for sharing only court-ordered data, collecting no personal info…

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    [2025.6.9]Wallet Offers Dual Earn Campaigns for Toncoin and DOGS Holders

    [2025.6.9]Wallet Offers Dual Earn Campaigns for Toncoin and DOGS Holders

    Wallet Offers Dual Earn Campaigns for Toncoin and DOGS Holders Wallet offers two Earn campaigns: TON Earn with up to 5% APY and DOGS Earn with similar returns. Both campaigns…

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    [2025.6.6]Telegram Desktop 5.15.2 Update Adds Channel DMs, Revamped Forums & More

    [2025.6.6]Telegram Desktop 5.15.2 Update Adds Channel DMs, Revamped Forums & More

    Telegram Desktop 5.15.2 Update Adds Channel DMs, Revamped Forums & More Telegram Desktop 5.15.2 introduces direct messages to channels, redesigned forums, 12 poll options, file caption edits, and ton:// link…

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    [2025.6.5]Telegram Introduces Threaded Chats for Enhanced Conversation Management

    [2025.6.5]Telegram Introduces Threaded Chats for Enhanced Conversation Management

    Telegram Introduces Threaded Chats for Enhanced Conversation Management Threads organize chats by topic/sender in large groups. Channels now accept direct messages, optionally monetized via paid messaging. Both features available immediately. …

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    [2025.6.4]Telegram 11.12 Update: Direct Channel Messages, Trimming, HD Photos & More

    [2025.6.4]Telegram 11.12 Update: Direct Channel Messages, Trimming, HD Photos & More

    Telegram 11.12 Update: Direct Channel Messages, Trimming, HD Photos & More Telegram 11.12 adds direct channel DMs (optionally paid), topic tabs, voice message trimming, HD photo sharing (<0.5MB), iOS Stories…

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    [2025.6.3]Tether Gold Launches on TON Ecosystem

    [2025.6.3]Tether Gold Launches on TON Ecosystem

    Tether Gold Launches on TON Ecosystem Tokenized gold (XAUT) launched on the TON blockchain via a partnership among Tether, USDt0, TON Foundation, and TOP. TON Wallet users can now trade…

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    [2025.5.30] Telegram Raises $1.7 Billion in Convertible Bonds to Refinance Debt

    [2025.5.30] Telegram Raises $1.7 Billion in Convertible Bonds to Refinance Debt

    Telegram Raises $1.7 Billion in Convertible Bonds to Refinance Debt Telegram raised $1.7 billion in convertible bonds, with $955 million for bond buybacks and $745 million for platform development, offering…

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    [2025.5.29]Telegram Partners With Elon Musk’s xAI to Integrate Grok Chatbot 

    [2025.5.29]Telegram Partners With Elon Musk’s xAI to Integrate Grok Chatbot 

    Telegram Partners With Elon Musk's xAI to Integrate Grok Chatbot  Telegram partners with Elon Musk's xAI to integrate Grok chatbot, offering AI features like chat summarization and moderation, and receiving…

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    [2025.5.28]Telegram Premium Surpasses 15 Million Subscribers

    [2025.5.28]Telegram Premium Surpasses 15 Million Subscribers

    Telegram Premium Surpasses 15 Million Subscribers Telegram Premium has reached 15 million users, with $1.4 billion in revenue in 2024. Recent updates include group calls for 200 users and a…

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    [2025.5.27]Telegram Climbs to Eighth Most-Downloaded App in Q1 2025

    [2025.5.27]Telegram Climbs to Eighth Most-Downloaded App in Q1 2025

    Telegram Climbs to Eighth Most-Downloaded App in Q1 2025 Telegram jumped to eighth globally in Q1 2025 downloads as Meta apps declined. Growth driven by its Web3 embrace and pivotal…

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    [2025.5.26]French Court Denies Pavel Durov’s Request to Attend Oslo Freedom Forum

    [2025.5.26]French Court Denies Pavel Durov’s Request to Attend Oslo Freedom Forum

    French Court Denies Pavel Durov’s Request to Attend Oslo Freedom Forum A French court denied Pavel Durov’s travel request to speak at the Oslo Freedom Forum, forcing a virtual address.…

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    [2025.5.23]Pavel Durov Offers to Testify in Romanian Election Dispute

    [2025.5.23]Pavel Durov Offers to Testify in Romanian Election Dispute

    Pavel Durov Offers to Testify in Romanian Election Dispute Pavel Durov has offered to testify in Romania about alleged foreign interference in the presidential runoff, responding to George Simion’s claims…

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    [2025.5.22]Moldovan Socialists Invite Durov to Testify on Election Interference

    [2025.5.22]Moldovan Socialists Invite Durov to Testify on Election Interference

    Moldovan Socialists Invite Durov to Testify on Election Interference Moldova's Socialist Party invites Telegram founder Pavel Durov to testify on alleged Western interference in the 2020 and 2024 elections. source:…

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    [2025.5.21] France Blocks Telegram Founder Durov’s U.S. Travel Amid Legal Restrictions

    [2025.5.21] France Blocks Telegram Founder Durov’s U.S. Travel Amid Legal Restrictions

    France Blocks Telegram Founder Durov’s U.S. Travel Amid Legal Restrictions French authorities rejected Pavel Durov’s U.S. trip request, citing insufficient justification. The Telegram founder, charged with illicit app activity in…

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    [2025.5.20]Elon Musk Backs Telegram’s Durov in Censorship Clash with France Over Romanian Election Content

    [2025.5.20]Elon Musk Backs Telegram’s Durov in Censorship Clash with France Over Romanian Election Content

    Elon Musk Backs Telegram’s Durov in Censorship Clash with France Over Romanian Election Content Elon Musk praised Telegram’s Pavel Durov for rejecting France’s alleged request to censor Romanian election-linked channels.…

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    [2025.5.19]Telegram Rejects Government Request to Block Conservative Channels Ahead of Romanian Elections

    [2025.5.19]Telegram Rejects Government Request to Block Conservative Channels Ahead of Romanian Elections

    Telegram Rejects Government Request to Block Conservative Channels Ahead of Romanian Elections Pavel Durov refused a Western European government’s request to block Romanian conservative channels pre-election, calling it anti-democratic. Telegram…

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    [2025.5.16]Telegram Launches $50K Contest Challenging WhatsApp’s ‘Copycat’ Legacy

    [2025.5.16]Telegram Launches $50K Contest Challenging WhatsApp’s ‘Copycat’ Legacy

    Telegram Launches $50K Contest Challenging WhatsApp’s 'Copycat' Legacy Telegram offers $50K for videos highlighting 30+ innovations it pioneered, accusing WhatsApp of delayed clones. Submissions close May 26. source: Du Rove's…

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    [2025.5.15]Telegram Shuts Down 27B Darknet Hub Haowang Guarantee

    [2025.5.15]Telegram Shuts Down 27B Darknet Hub Haowang Guarantee

    Telegram Shuts Down 27B Darknet Hub Haowang Guarantee Telegram banned thousands of accounts tied to Haowang Guarantee (formerly Huione), halting $27b in illicit USDT transactions. Rival Xinbi remains active, with…

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