Pavel Durov
France Completely Lifts Travel Restrictions on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Following Investigation
Nov 14, 2025 12:47 am CST
French authorities have fully removed travel restrictions on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was under investigation regarding illegal content on his messaging platform. The 41-year-old Russian-born entrepreneur, who holds dual French-Russian citizenship, had been detained in Paris in 2024 and was previously required to report to police in Nice. According to judicial sources, Durov has fully complied with supervision requirements over the past year while maintaining his innocence regarding allegations of platform misuse.
Telegram's Dark Side: How a Privacy-Focused App Became a Haven for Terrorist Networks
Nov 11, 2025 06:26 pm CST
Telegram's encrypted messaging platform has evolved beyond a secure communication tool into a controversial hub where terrorist organizations like Jaish-e-Mohammed coordinate attacks, as evidenced in the recent Delhi car bombing. Despite growing concerns about extremist content, weapons sales, and drug trafficking on its platform, Telegram maintains strict privacy policies that limit cooperation with authorities, creating a complex balance between digital privacy rights and public safety concerns.
How Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Maximizes Productivity Through Sleep and Digital Discipline
Oct 07, 2025 02:52 pm CST
Telegram cofounder Pavel Durov reveals his unconventional productivity secrets: allocating 11-12 hours for nightly rest and strictly limiting smartphone usage. Despite building one of the world's largest messaging platforms, Durov believes excessive connectivity hinders productivity and creativity. His approach emphasizes uninterrupted thinking time, mindful technology use, and determining personal priorities rather than being influenced by notifications and social media.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Reveals Life-Threatening 2018 Poisoning Attack: "I Thought It Was Over"
Oct 03, 2025 03:31 pm CST
Telegram founder Pavel Durov details a harrowing suspected poisoning attack in 2018 that left him paralyzed and near death. After encountering a mysterious item left by a "weird neighbor," Durov experienced systemic bodily shutdown, including vision and hearing loss, respiratory failure, and burst blood vessels throughout his body. The tech CEO kept the incident secret for years while developing Telegram's blockchain technology, with experts noting his symptoms match nerve agent exposure.