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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 […]

    Telegram Emerges as Key Job Search Platform in 2026

    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…

    channelNews
    2026-01-20 Create
    Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules

    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…

    NewsTelegram
    2026-01-20 Create
    Telegram Becomes Most Downloaded Android App in the Kingdom

    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…

    NewsTelegram
    2026-01-19 Create
    Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel

    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…

    channelNews
    2026-01-19 Create
    Roskomnadzor Keeps Slowing Telegram Over Delay in Blocking Anonymous Channels

    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.…

    channelNews
    2026-01-17 Create
    No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials

    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…

    NewsRussia
    2026-01-17 Create
    Russian Lawmaker Sees Low Risk of Full Telegram Ban

    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…

    NewsRussia
    2026-01-16 Create
    Not All Russian Agencies Have Fully Moved from Telegram to Max

    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…

    channelNews
    2026-01-16 Create
    Telegram Suffers Major Outage in Moscow and Surrounding Region

    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…

    NewsRussia
    2026-01-15 Create
    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…

    Adsbusiness
    2026-01-15 Create
    Telegram Seeks Top Android Developer via Contest with $1M Salary

    Telegram Seeks Top Android Developer via Contest with $1M Salary

    Telegram is attracting global Android developers through a high-stakes coding contest, offering a $50,000 prize pool and a potential full-time role at its Dubai office. The winner could earn $1…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2026-01-13 Create
    Telegram Tripled Channel and Group Blocks to 44M in 2025

    Telegram Tripled Channel and Group Blocks to 44M in 2025

    Telegram's administration blocked 44.085 million channels and groups last year for violating platform rules—a 170% increase (2.7x) from the previous year. The sharpest rise occurred in Q4, with 17.416 million…

    channelNews
    2026-01-13 Create
    Mizulina: Up to 40% of Drug Sales in Russia Occur via Telegram

    Mizulina: Up to 40% of Drug Sales in Russia Occur via Telegram

    Elena Mizulina, head of the Safe Internet League, stated that up to 40% of illegal drug sales in Russia take place through Telegram. She described the situation as a major…

    NewsRussia
    2026-01-12 Create
    Telegram Mobile Apps May Leak IP Addresses Through Proxy Setup Links

    Telegram Mobile Apps May Leak IP Addresses Through Proxy Setup Links

    A security researcher has discovered that Telegram’s mobile apps on Android and iOS may inadvertently expose users’ IP addresses through quick proxy setup links. Unlike unsafe file or link warnings,…

    NewsTelegram
    2026-01-12 Create
    Telegram Rolls Out In-App TON Wallet for U.S. Users

    Telegram Rolls Out In-App TON Wallet for U.S. Users

    Telegram, the popular cross-platform messaging app, has launched TON Wallet integration for U.S.-based users, marking a major step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption worldwide. The official announcement on Telegram’s social channels…

    channelcrypto
    2026-01-09 Create
    Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors

    Telegram Blocks Amazon CloudFront Links with False Spam Errors

    Users worldwide are reporting that Telegram blocks messages containing the cloudfront.net domain, a popular Amazon CDN used by countless websites to host media files. Attempting to send such links triggers…

    NewsTelegram
    2026-01-09 Create
    Russian Regional Emergency Services Exit Telegram

    Russian Regional Emergency Services Exit Telegram

    Official agencies and departments are increasingly abandoning Telegram, with regional branches of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) leading the trend. According to PrimaMedia on January 6, EMERCOM offices in…

    channelNews
    2026-01-08 Create
    Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

    Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

    Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov shared a belated Christmas message on X nearly two weeks after the holiday. "This year, I wish you less — less information, less food,…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2026-01-08 Create
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