Google search experienced disruptions Tuesday affecting users in multiple countries, including Germany. The outages began around 9:00 German time and were largely resolved before 11:00, according to reports. While the cause remains under investigation, the incident highlights the critical reliance on Google’s services for facts access and the potential impact of even brief outages.
The disruptions did not appear to stem from state-level internet filtering or outages, according to Netblocks. Turkey‘s Vice Minister of Transport, Ömer Fatih Sayan, stated via X (formerly Twitter) that Google had requested a technical report regarding the issue. As of this reporting, Google has not publicly responded to inquiries about the disruptions.
The incident comes as Google continues to navigate increasing scrutiny over its market dominance and the stability of its platforms, including YouTube, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this week.The video platform, known for its versatility, underscores Google’s broad reach and the interconnectedness of its services.
Source: dpa,reuters
