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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 […]

Ukraine Officials Urge Stricter Controls on Telegram Over Russian Recruitment

Senior Ukrainian officials are calling for tighter regulation of Telegram, arguing that Russia is increasingly using the platform to recruit Ukrainians for sabotage and terrorist attacks. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said Russian intelligence relies on Telegram to find and direct local collaborators for operations inside Ukraine. At the same briefing, SBU deputy head Ivan Rudnytskyi […]

Philippines Weighs Possible Telegram Ban

Authorities in the Philippines are considering blocking Telegram over its reputation as a platform that facilitates pornography, illegal gambling, deepfakes, and financial fraud. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda told local broadcaster DZRH that operators of unlawful online gambling appear to have shifted their activities to Telegram, which is also used to distribute pornographic […]

    [2026.1.29] Major Telegram Design Overhaul on Android in 2026

    [2026.1.29] Major Telegram Design Overhaul on Android in 2026

    Major Telegram Design Overhaul on Android in 2026 Telegram’s 2026 Android redesign removes the side drawer, adds an iOS‑style bottom bar, revamped header, floating search button, updated attachments and Settings,…

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    2026-01-29 Create
    [2026.1.28] Durov Makes Secret Appearance at McGregor’s Vatican Wedding

    [2026.1.28] Durov Makes Secret Appearance at McGregor’s Vatican Wedding

    Durov Makes Secret Appearance at McGregor's Vatican Wedding Pavel Durov secretly attended Conor McGregor's Vatican wedding reception; fighter's photos confirm their friendly ties despite 2025 scandal. source: kod Content comes…

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    2026-01-28 Create
    [2026.1.27] Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms

    [2026.1.27] Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms

    Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms Telegram ties with media (71%) as top brand tool for Russia's B2C IT firms in 2025, per AggreMarketing survey; overall media leads…

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    2026-01-27 Create
    [2026.1.26] Telegram Makes Premium Subscription Enough for Bots to Use Custom Emojis

    [2026.1.26] Telegram Makes Premium Subscription Enough for Bots to Use Custom Emojis

    Telegram Makes Premium Subscription Enough for Bots to Use Custom Emojis Telegram now lets bots send premium emojis if their owner has Telegram Premium, removing the previous requirement for an…

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    2026-01-26 Create
    [2026.1.23] Russians Sign Open Letter Urging Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

    [2026.1.23] Russians Sign Open Letter Urging Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

    Russians Sign Open Letter Urging Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia State Duma's Vladislav Davankov rallies signatures for an open letter to Durov, pressing Telegram to open a Russian…

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    2026-01-23 Create
    [2026.1.22] Telegram Experiments with “Gift Crafting” Featuring Casino‑Style Risk and Asset Burning

    [2026.1.22] Telegram Experiments with “Gift Crafting” Featuring Casino‑Style Risk and Asset Burning

    Telegram Experiments with “Gift Crafting” Featuring Casino‑Style Risk and Asset Burning Telegram is testing “gift crafting,” letting users merge up to four gifts for a rarer one, with a chance…

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    2026-01-22 Create
    [2026.1.21] Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    [2026.1.21] Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs 66% of Russian SMB owners use Telegram channels as main industry news source (up 8% since 2022), surpassing declining traditional media like…

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    2026-01-21 Create
    [2026.1.20] Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules

    [2026.1.20] Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules

    Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules Documents show Telegram minimizes user stats to evade EU's 45M threshold for stricter rules, potentially forcing thousands of content moderators to…

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    2026-01-20 Create
    [2026.1.19] Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel

    [2026.1.19] Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel

    Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel Samara Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev launched official Telegram channel @fedorishchev_official to counter fake accounts used for scams and provocations. source: nta-pfo.ru Content comes from: https://onlytg.io/telegram-news/samara-governor-launches-official-telegram-channel.html …

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    2026-01-19 Create
    [2026.1.17] No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials

    [2026.1.17] No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials

    No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials Roskomnadzor and State Duma deputies rule out a full Telegram ban in Russia, acknowledging only periodic slowdowns, while experts doubt users…

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    2026-01-17 Create
    [2026.1.16] Not All Russian Agencies Have Fully Moved from Telegram to Max

    [2026.1.16] Not All Russian Agencies Have Fully Moved from Telegram to Max

    Not All Russian Agencies Have Fully Moved from Telegram to Max Some EMERCOM regional offices, including Dagestan, Sverdlovsk, and Orenburg, returned to Telegram after announcing a move to Max, now…

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    2026-01-16 Create
    [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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    2026-01-15 Create
    [2026.1.13] Telegram Tripled Channel and Group Blocks to 44M in 2025

    [2026.1.13] Telegram Tripled Channel and Group Blocks to 44M in 2025

    Telegram Tripled Channel and Group Blocks to 44M in 2025 Telegram blocked 44M channels/groups in 2025 (up 170%), including 950K+ child abuse and 234K terrorist ones; daily peak hit 543K…

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    2026-01-13 Create
    [2026.1.12] Telegram Mobile Apps May Leak IP Addresses Through Proxy Setup Links

    [2026.1.12] Telegram Mobile Apps May Leak IP Addresses Through Proxy Setup Links

    Telegram Mobile Apps May Leak IP Addresses Through Proxy Setup Links Telegram’s Android and iOS apps leak IPs via quick proxy links that auto-connect to servers; low risk but users…

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    2026-01-12 Create
    [2026.1.9] Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors

    [2026.1.9] Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors

    Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors Telegram erroneously blocks cloudfront.net links with fake spam-ban errors, despite no user restrictions; likely accidental blacklist of Amazon CDN domain. source:…

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    2026-01-09 Create
    [2026.1.8] Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

    [2026.1.8] Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

    Durov's Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity Pavel Durov's late Christmas X post wishes followers "less" of everything for better health and creativity, sparking mixed reactions over its timing…

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    2026-01-08 Create
    [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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    2026-01-07 Create
    [2026.1.6] Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

    [2026.1.6] Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

    Telegram's $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions Western sanctions froze Telegram's $500M bonds in Russia's NSD, hindering debt buybacks despite Durov's push to sever Moscow financial ties. source: ft…

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