19 countries and the highest concentration of public Telegram channels in Europe. News feeds, independent media and local announcements dominate.
Russia
349,315
Ukraine
1,018,785
Poland
170,237
Romania
656,824
Belarus
355,460
Georgia
100,040
Serbia
191,819
Hungary
111,877
Bulgaria
136,957
Czech Republic
550,110
Croatia
307,324
Moldova
337,266
Slovakia
87,326
Albania
96,551
Slovenia
42,754
Bosnia
20,609
Kosovo
17,519
Macedonia
8,349
Montenegro
131,186
9 countries producing some of the most internationally followed Telegram broadcasts. Expat-oriented feeds, city guides and mainstream media lead the way.
Germany
241,940
United Kingdom
2,235,357
France
122,702
Netherlands
130,026
Switzerland
913,691
Austria
168,467
Belgium
120,827
Ireland
201,228
Luxembourg
23,835
8 countries across Scandinavia and the Baltics. Fewer channels but consistently high quality — curated feeds with strong editorial identity.
Sweden
1,198,016
Finland
305,361
Denmark
178,352
Norway
146,721
Latvia
59,545
Lithuania
27,262
Estonia
99,240
Iceland
35,701
8 countries along the Mediterranean coast. Travel, lifestyle and local news broadcasts draw both locals and international audiences.
Italy
152,097
Spain
166,028
Greece
123,626
Portugal
267,788
Malta
94,905
Cyprus
191,280
Catalonia
431,432
Catalunya
513,722
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.