19 countries and the highest concentration of public Telegram channels in Europe. News feeds, independent media and local announcements dominate.
Russia
1,624,149
Ukraine
1,585,992
Poland
332,390
Romania
859,606
Belarus
1,015,637
Georgia
281,322
Serbia
368,966
Hungary
150,581
Bulgaria
194,269
Czech Republic
565,482
Croatia
345,970
Moldova
367,336
Slovakia
338,073
Albania
117,008
Slovenia
72,430
Bosnia
58,305
Kosovo
54,747
Macedonia
35,145
Montenegro
199,065
9 countries producing some of the most internationally followed Telegram broadcasts. Expat-oriented feeds, city guides and mainstream media lead the way.
Germany
462,856
United Kingdom
1,943,404
France
335,858
Netherlands
447,480
Switzerland
994,765
Austria
251,803
Belgium
187,830
Ireland
265,790
Luxembourg
46,339
8 countries across Scandinavia and the Baltics. Fewer channels but consistently high quality — curated feeds with strong editorial identity.
Sweden
1,198,198
Finland
448,012
Denmark
197,993
Norway
153,059
Latvia
205,112
Lithuania
299,537
Estonia
131,971
Iceland
87,018
8 countries along the Mediterranean coast. Travel, lifestyle and local news broadcasts draw both locals and international audiences.
Italy
375,142
Spain
401,876
Greece
180,924
Portugal
279,729
Malta
98,296
Cyprus
299,627
Catalonia
445,694
Catalunya
587,236
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular Telegram channels in Europe?
News feeds dominate Telegram across Europe — 85% of users follow at least one news broadcast. In Eastern Europe, political and war-related publications from Russia and Ukraine have millions of subscribers. In Western Europe, major media outlets from Germany, France and the UK run official Telegram feeds with daily updates.
How are Telegram channels different from groups in Europe?
A Telegram channel is one-way broadcasting — an admin publishes content and subscribers read it with no back-and-forth. Groups allow open conversation between members. In Europe, these broadcasts are mostly used for news and announcements, while groups serve community discussions, local meetups and crypto trading.
Do European news outlets publish on Telegram?
Yes — BBC, Deutsche Welle, France 24 and Radio Free Europe all publish directly on Telegram. RFE in particular uses the platform to reach audiences in countries with internet censorship, where Telegram remains one of the few open information sources available.