French Authorities Arrest 55 in Suspected Child Abuse Ring TEC News / AFP May 22, 2025 The uncovered network was reportedly tied to “extremely dangerous” abusers already jailed since last year.
France Bans Telegram Founder From Leaving the Country Zolta Győri May 20, 2025 Russian-born Pavel Durov has been held hostage in France, as authorities are not allowing him to leave the country to conduct business.
Telegram: France Tried To Gag Conservatives Before Romanian Election Tamás Orbán May 19, 2025 “You either have freedom of speech and fair elections—or you don’t. And the Romanian people deserve both.”
Telegram Facing Greater Scrutiny from Brussels TEC News / AFP August 30, 2024 EU Commission investigating whether the messaging app understated user numbers to avoid stricter rules
Free Speech Advocate Telegram Founder Released on €5M Bail Tamás Orbán August 29, 2024 The billionaire has been indicted on six charges and is forbidden to leave France.
French Judge Extends Telegram Founder’s “Absurd” Detention Tamás Orbán August 26, 2024 French authorities have until Thursday to decide whether to press formal charges.
Telegram Chief Pavel Durov to Appear in Court after French Arrest TEC News / AFP August 25, 2024 Durov’s lawyer called the French charges against his client “absolutely ridiculous.”
Belgium To Regulate Telegram App for Whole of Europe Thomas O'Reilly May 7, 2024 Belgian officials have previously been highly critical of the messaging platform.
Spanish Judge Halts Shutdown of Telegram at Last Minute Bridget Ryder March 25, 2024 A copyright violations dispute has turned into a standoff between the social media company and the courts.
U.S. Intelligence Leaked Through Gamer Chats Bridget Ryder April 11, 2023 The documents had been floating around on messaging channels popular with gamers for several weeks, or even months, before making it to Telegram and catching the attention of the media.
