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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 […]

Experts: Telegram Channel Ads Up by One-Third

In 2025, advertising in Telegram channels became about one-third more expensive, with the sharpest rise seen in the “News and Media” category, where the average price for a single integration…

channel Marketing

2026-02-04 Create

[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

Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms

IT companies ranked media publications as the most effective brand development tool in 2025, with 88% of respondents voting for it, according to a survey of 210 Russian tech firms…

channel Marketing

2026-01-27 Create

[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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2025-11-13 Create

[2025.10.27] Telegram CEO Meets Khabib at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

Telegram CEO Meets Khabib at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov meets ex-UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, amid Umar Nurmagomedov’s win over…

AI Marketing

2025-10-27 Create

[2025.9.26] Telegram Emerges as a Powerful Marketing Channel for Fintech Brands

Telegram Emerges as a Powerful Marketing Channel for Fintech Brands With over 1 billion monthly users, Telegram offers fintech brands robust marketing tools like ads, mini apps, and payment systems…

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2025-09-26 Create

[2025.8.25] Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Criticizes French Government Amid Stalled Criminal Probe

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Criticizes French Government Amid Stalled Criminal Probe Pavel Durov says French probe finds no wrongdoing, calls arrest unprecedented and damaging to France’s image. He vows Telegram…

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2025-08-25 Create

[2025.8.13]Guess Gold Price, Win $100 Prizes in “Prediction Time” Challenge

Guess Gold Price, Win $100 Prizes in "Prediction Time" Challenge Crypto Wallet’s "Prediction Time" asks users to post one whole-dollar gold-price guess for Aug 19 13:00 UTC; top three exact…

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2025-08-13 Create

[2025.6.24]Telegram Launches $50K Android Profile Redesign Contest

Telegram Launches $50K Android Profile Redesign Contest Telegram invites developers to revamp profiles for Android, offering a $50,000 prize pool. Submissions due July 11 must use Java and match designs…

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2025-06-24 Create

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