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Record Message and Foward

Click here to OnlyTG Recorder help center>>> OnlyTG Recorder provides the function to combine message to a record. And you can quickly forward it to other users. Video Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_VXBawJfNU step 1 Start Recorder Bot(@RecordOnBot) and select Language to set language. step 2 Forward messages from other contacts, channels, groups and more to Recorder. Then Recorder will notify you […]

Ukraine Celebrates Ukrainian Drone Attack on Volgograd in Telegram Channels

Ukrainian Telegram channels have been actively discussing—and openly celebrating—the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack on Volgograd since last night. According to Volganet.net, commenters show no restraint in their language, expressing delight at the strike on civilians while eagerly viewing photos and videos shared by Volgograd residents themselves. The early March 4 terrorist attack by […]

Telegram Overtakes WhatsApp as Russia’s Top Messenger

In January 2026, Telegram became the most popular messenger in Russia, overtaking long‑time leader WhatsApp, according to Okkam’s calculations based on Mediascope data. The ranking counts users aged 12+ who accessed a mobile app or desktop web version at least once during the month. Telegram reached 95.978 million users, compared with 89.418 million for WhatsApp, […]

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 […]

    Lifetime Limit on Stories for Non‑Premium Users

    Lifetime Limit on Stories for Non‑Premium Users

    Some Telegram users without a Premium subscription in regions such as Russia, Ukraine, and several European countries have discovered that they can no longer post stories. The app tells them…

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    2026-02-24 Create
    Klimenko Urges Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

    Klimenko Urges Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

    Former Russian presidential internet adviser German Klimenko has urged Telegram founder Pavel Durov to establish official cooperation with the Russian authorities and open a formal Telegram representative office in Russia.…

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    2026-02-13 Create
    Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

    Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

    Russian mobile developers warn that the throttling of Telegram could disrupt app release cycles and internal workflows. Fork-Tech innovation director Vladislav Laptev notes that, after foreign platforms left the Russian…

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    2026-02-13 Create
    Telegram in Russia: Roskomnadzor Begins Slowing Telegram

    Telegram in Russia: Roskomnadzor Begins Slowing Telegram

    Russian authorities are moving to slow down Telegram within the country, according to RBC citing unnamed sources. The plan involves partial restrictions that could affect media loading, message attachments, channels,…

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    2026-02-12 Create
    Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

    Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

    Telegram for Android receives its biggest interface update to date, introducing a fixed bottom navigation bar for faster one-tap access to chats, settings, profile, and more. The app has been…

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    2026-02-12 Create
    Telegram Adds “Cooling-Off” Period to Protect Accounts

    Telegram Adds “Cooling-Off” Period to Protect Accounts

    Telegram is introducing a new security mechanism to reduce the damage from stolen accounts. One key fix closes a bug that allowed attackers to gain access by sending phishing links.…

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    2026-02-11 Create
    Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

    Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

    The new “Liquid Glass” visual effect in the latest Telegram for Android has sparked mixed reactions. Many users dislike the increased transparency, iOS‑style rounded corners, and, most importantly, the removal…

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    2026-02-11 Create
    Chinese Investor Buys Telegram Username for $2M Record

    Chinese Investor Buys Telegram Username for $2M Record

    On February 7, Chinese bidders engaged in a fierce all-day battle for the Telegram username @danbao on the Fragment platform, with the winner paying nearly 170 million rubles—equivalent to $2.2…

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    2026-02-10 Create
    Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS

    Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS

    Telegram has updated its Android and iOS apps to version 12.4, bringing a major February feature pack. On Android, the interface has been extensively redesigned: the side menu is replaced…

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    2026-02-10 Create
    Durov Accuses Le Figaro of Xenophobia

    Durov Accuses Le Figaro of Xenophobia

    Telegram CEO Pavel Durov called out French media for attempting to discredit him, specifically accusing one of France's oldest newspapers, Le Figaro, of xenophobia. He objected to their repeated use…

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    2026-02-09 Create
    Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users

    Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users

    Telegram has rolled out the ability to post Stories to all users this evening, no Premium subscription required—even for accounts linked to Iranian, Russian, and Ukrainian phone numbers. This marks…

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    2026-02-09 Create
    Spanish PM Dismisses Durov’s Criticism: “Let Tech Oligarchs Bark”

    Spanish PM Dismisses Durov’s Criticism: “Let Tech Oligarchs Bark”

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sharply rebuked Telegram founder Pavel Durov's criticism of Spain's new ban on social media access for those under 16. Sánchez posted on X that pushback…

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    2026-02-06 Create
    Durov Warns Spanish Telegram Users on Digital Freedom Threats

    Durov Warns Spanish Telegram Users on Digital Freedom Threats

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov addressed Spanish users in a post on his official channel, criticizing new state measures disguised as user protection that he says erode digital freedoms.  He outlined…

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    2026-02-06 Create
    EU Censorship in Politics and Social Media Compared by Durov

    EU Censorship in Politics and Social Media Compared by Durov

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov has commented on newly released documents that, in his view, expose European Commission interference in electoral processes across several European countries. He reacted to materials published…

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    2026-02-05 Create
    Pavel Durov Comments on Raid at X’s Paris Office

    Pavel Durov Comments on Raid at X’s Paris Office

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov has commented on the search carried out at the Paris office of social network X. He wrote that, in his view, France remains the only country…

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    2026-02-05 Create
    Experts: Telegram Channel Ads Up by One-Third

    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…

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    2026-02-04 Create
    Telegram Emerges as Key Audience Platform for Fashion Brands

    Telegram Emerges as Key Audience Platform for Fashion Brands

    Telegram is becoming a primary platform for fashion brands to attract audiences, with the highest engagement growth recorded by Zolla (up 0.66%) and Colin's (0.63%). Research shows brands effectively leveraging…

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    2026-02-04 Create
    Medvedev Names Russian Classics as Inspiration for Telegram Posts

    Medvedev Names Russian Classics as Inspiration for Telegram Posts

    Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has shared what inspires his posts on Telegram and other messengers. In an interview with TASS, Reuters and the Wargonzo project, he…

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    2026-02-03 Create
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