Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Backs French Protests, Says He’s ‘Proud That Telegram Is a Tool for Demonstrations’

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, said in a statement on X that he is proud the French are using his messenger for strikes and protests ... Read More

One year since Durov’s arrest: What’s happened and what’s ahead?

One year has passed since the arrest of Telegram CEO and co-founder Pavel Durov, sparking outrage from free speech activists and concern over the future of platform moderation. On Aug. 24, 2024, Durov ... Read More

One year after his arrest, Pavel Durov says he'd 'rather die' than give third parties access to messages on Telegram

Durov was detained by French authorities last year and charged with six crimes related to illegal activity on his platform. In a social media post on Sunday, Durov said the arrest is "legally and ... Read More

Telegram's Durov blasts French probe one year after arrest

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has criticised France's investigation into illegal content on his messaging app, saying authorities were "struggling" to find evidence of wrongdoing a year after his ... Read More

France hands Telegram CEO Pavel Durov preliminary charges

French authorities opened a formal investigation into Telegram boss Pavel Durov after he was taken into custody. Durov is also banned from leaving France for the time being. French judges have issued ... Read More

One Year On: Telegram’s Privacy Battle With France Stalls, Leaving TON in Limbo

One year after Pavel Durov's arrest, the case is still unresolved, leaving the Telegram-linked TON blockchain in limbo. Read More

One year after his arrest, Pavel Durov says he'd 'rather die' than give third parties access to messages on Telegram

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said he'd "rather die" than give third parties access to messages on Telegram. Durov was detained by French authorities last year and charged with six crimes related to ... Read More