The Latest Breaking News from Pavel Durov

Pro-EU centrist wins tense Romania presidential vote rerun

Nicusor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucharest, won a tense rerun of Romania's presidential election on Sunday ahead of nationalist George Simion, near complete results indicated.

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025

From TikTok to AI: What the EU now calls a security threat

From TikTok to AI agents, burner phones to banned apps: rising global tensions are forcing EU officials to rethink which tech tools are safe to use - and which could hand secrets to foreign powers.

Euronews · Apr 24, 2025

Telegram pledges to exit the market rather than "undermine encryption with backdoors"

Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, reacts to the widespread push for creating encryption backdoors, reaffirming the company's commitment to users' privacy and security.

TechRadar · Apr 23, 2025

Telegram Founder Durov Allowed To Temporarily Leave France

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has been allowed to temporarily leave France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to allegedly enabling organised crime, sources told AFP. Durov, now 40, was sensationally detained at Le Bourget airport outside Paris in August 2024 and charged with a litany of violations related…

International Business Times · Mar 15, 2025

Telegram Fined $957K For Delayed Response On Terror & Child Sexual Abuse Content

Telegram has been fined over delays in responding to queries about terrorist and child sexual exploitation content on the platform.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 23, 2025

Telegram fined nearly $1m by Australian watchdog for delay in reporting about terrorism and child abuse material

Telegram took 160 days to provide information, with the delay obstructing online safety scrutineer from doing its job, commissioner says

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2025

Telegram Boss Admits 'Seriousness' Of French Allegations: Source

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he "realised the seriousness of all the allegations", according to a source close to the case.

International Business Times · Jan 18, 2025

Telegram Groups With 70,000 Men Share Disturbing Rape 'Tutorials' and Victim Footage

An investigation has revealed numerous Telegram groupchats discussing how to rape and drug women, exchanging pictures and live footage of their exploits.

International Business Times UK · Jan 9, 2025

Telegram's $1.3B Crypto Windfall Shields Business Amid Pavel Durov's Legal Troubles, Toncoin Emerges As The Golden Goose

Telegram has reported significant financial growth in the first half of 2024, with revenue reaching $525 million, driven by strong performance in cryptocurrency holdings. This is despite ongoing legal challenges facing its CEO, Pavel Durov.

Benzinga · Nov 26, 2024

A Billionaire Tech Mogul Is Offering Women Free IVF Treatments. But There's a Catch: They Must Use His Sperm

Pavel Durov has partnered with a fertility clinic in Russia to cover the costs for a "limited number" of women who want to get pregnant by using his sperm.

Latin Times · Nov 11, 2024