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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 […]

    [2025.12.8] Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android

    [2025.12.8] Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android

    Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android Telegram’s stable iOS and Android apps now support passkey login via password managers, enabling passwordless sign‑in confirmed by Face…

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    2025-12-08 Create
    [2025.12.5] Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth

    [2025.12.5] Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth

    Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth Putin said Telegram and other messengers are used to influence youth, arguing that authorities must actively use social networks and modern communication tools…

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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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    2025-12-04 Create
    [2025.12.3] Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization

    [2025.12.3] Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization

    Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization Yandex's new AI bot for Telegram channels helps authors create styled content, polls, images, and manage RSYA monetization, all…

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    2025-12-03 Create
    [2025.12.2] Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes”

    [2025.12.2] Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes”

    Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes” Telegram’s Design Contest 2025 asks designers to envision “Telegram Nodes,” Discord-like spaces with separate profiles, rich admin tools, and multi-platform layouts, offering a…

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    2025-12-02 Create
    [2025.12.1] Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram

    [2025.12.1] Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram

    Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram A Bashkiria State Duma deputy rejected claims of a full WhatsApp and Telegram ban, saying authorities only recommend moving…

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    2025-12-01 Create
    [2025.11.28] Telegram Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users

    [2025.11.28] Telegram Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users

    Telegram Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users Telegram's mobile redesign broke VoiceOver accessibility for blind users, with navigation buttons ignored and many controls undetectable, as shown by blogger Andrey…

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    [2025.11.27] Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles

    [2025.11.27] Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles

    Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles  Fears of a possible Telegram ban in Russia led advertisers to withdraw about 1.2 billion rubles in ad budgets,…

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    [2025.11.26] Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025

    [2025.11.26] Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025

    Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025 Telegram’s digital gifts market hit $292 million in sales in 2025, with top collections like Plush Pepe and Durov’s Cap multiplying…

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    [2025.11.25] Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market

    [2025.11.25] Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market

    Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market Investors in Spain use Telegram’s invite-only channels to quickly snap up homes, competing in real time for off-market properties with instant offers,…

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    [2025.11.24] Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas

    [2025.11.24] Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas

    Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas Telegram raised over 347 million rubles by selling 29,000 digital papakhas inspired by Khabib Nurmagomedov at auction, blending…

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    2025-11-24 Create
    [2025.11.21] Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update

    [2025.11.21] Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update

    Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update Telegram’s update adds live streams to Stories, repeated messages, auctioned gifts, and fresh mobile designs, while the desktop…

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    2025-11-21 Create
    [2025.11.20] Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist

    [2025.11.20] Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist

    Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist Telegram operates without restrictions in Pskov, but cannot be added to the region’s whitelist of essential websites during outages because…

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    2025-11-20 Create
    [2025.11.19] Telegram’s New Features Spark Debate Among Khabarovsk Users

    [2025.11.19] Telegram’s New Features Spark Debate Among Khabarovsk Users

    Telegram Desktop 6.3.1 Adds Gift Auctions, Live Stories, and Stability Fixes Telegram Desktop 6.3.1 adds gift auctions, live stories, new profile designs, better sorting options for music and stories, and…

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    2025-11-19 Create
    [2025.11.18] Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

    [2025.11.18] Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

    Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation Kazakhstan plans to register Telegram channels and restrict social media amid a crackdown on misinformation, targeting anonymous groups spreading reports…

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    2025-11-18 Create
    [2025.11.17] Telegram 12.2 Adds Live Streams, Gift Auctions, and Enhanced Scheduling

    [2025.11.17] Telegram 12.2 Adds Live Streams, Gift Auctions, and Enhanced Scheduling

    Telegram 12.2 Adds Live Streams, Gift Auctions, and Enhanced Scheduling Telegram 12.2 brings live streaming in Stories, recurring scheduled messages, limited gift auctions, a Liquid Glass design on Android, and…

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    [2025.11.14] France Ends Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

    [2025.11.14] France Ends Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov

    France Ends Travel Ban on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov French authorities fully lifted Pavel Durov’s travel ban amid an ongoing probe into Telegram’s moderation and alleged misuse by criminal actors.…

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    [2025.11.13] Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth

    [2025.11.13] Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth

    Telegram Becomes a Major Marketing Platform, With Strong Small-Business Growth Telegram is now a major marketing platform, with small businesses driving most advertising and micro-channel growth expanding direct audience engagement…

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