Russia
60,915
Ukraine
1,017,682
Poland
167,607
Romania
656,824
Belarus
354,889
Georgia
100,040
Serbia
191,819
Hungary
Bulgaria
136,957
Czech Republic
550,110
Croatia
307,324
Moldova
342,316
Slovakia
87,326
Albania
Slovenia
42,754
Bosnia
20,609
Kosovo
17,519
Macedonia
18,303
Montenegro
131,186
Germany
241,928
United Kingdom
1,834,564
France
119,415
Netherlands
130,026
Switzerland
913,691
Austria
167,966
Belgium
120,827
Ireland
201,228
Luxembourg
23,835
Sweden
1,198,016
Finland
305,361
Denmark
178,352
Norway
Latvia
59,882
Lithuania
27,406
Estonia
Iceland
35,701
Italy
152,097
Spain
166,028
Greece
123,626
Portugal
267,788
Malta
94,905
Cyprus
207,553
Catalonia
458,985
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.