Caitlin Heylen

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is suspected of 12 crimes in connection with “organized crime”

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is suspected of 12 crimes in connection with “organized crime”

What is Telegram and who is Pavel Durov? Pavel Durov was born in Leningrad, Russia. In 2006, he and his brother Nikolaj founded the social media platform VK (VKontakte), a Russian version of Facebook. VK quickly became popular among Russian users in Europe. In 2014, Durov sold his shares in VK and left Russia. In … Read more

No-fly zones and no mobile phones: the actor Alain Delon buried in a close circle on his estate

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No-fly zones and no mobile phones: the actor Alain Delon buried in a close circle on his estate

The farewell ceremony started at 4pm, and the number of attendees was limited. “There was a guest list of about 40 people,” says Frank Renout. Attendees were reportedly asked to hand in their cell phones before entering the chapel and were not allowed to take pictures. “There was also a no-fly zone over the town … Read more