Turkiye: Competition Authority investigation into Google over alleged abuse of dominance in general search service market
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Issued Competition Authority ruling suspending daily fine imposed on Google based on compliance with previous commitments
On 10 June 2024, the Competition Authority concluded its imposition of a daily administrative fine on Google, initially enforced due to Google's failure to implement new designs for local search services related to hotel queries. The decision follow…
SourceFiled Google’s appeal against Competition Board's second ruling alleging non-compliance with imposed obligations
On 20 May 2024, the Competition Authority announced Google's appeal against the initial ruling dated 8 April 2021 and the subsequent ruling from 9 May 2024 regarding Google's alleged failure to implement new designs required for "local search servic…
SourceIssued second ruling in Competition Board investigation into Google after failure to comply with imposed obligations
On 9 May 2024, the Competition Authority issued a second ruling against Google for failing to implement new designs required for "local search services" concerning hotel inquiries, as mandated in the initial ruling from 8 April 2021. The Authority f…
SourceIssued ruling against Google for abuse of dominance in general search service market
On 8 April 2021, the Turkish Competition Authority sanctioned Google with a fine of TRY 296 million for abusing its dominance in the search engine services market. Specifically, Google favoured its own price comparison tool for accommodations and se…
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