“I’d Rather Die in Jail”: Telegram Boss Slams EU Over Free Speech Javier Villamor October 3, 2025 Pavel Durov says French prosecutors and Brussels elites are using his case to intimidate platforms into censorship.
Moldova’s Pro-EU Party Wins Amid Foreign Meddling Claims Javier Villamor September 29, 2025 President Sandu warned of Russian meddling, while the opposition accuses the government of manipulation.
Online Groups Offer Bombings for €1,000 in the Netherlands Zolta Győri September 11, 2025 Participants in one group also advertised services related to drug trafficking, ATM robberies, fraud, and armed robberies.
Russia To Restrict WhatsApp and Telegram TEC News August 14, 2025 Moscow says the apps don’t share enough data with law enforcement.
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.
