EU files new anti-trust charges against GoogleJuly 15, 2016 - 10:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Commission has stepped up pressure on Google, alleging that it abused its dominance in internet shopping and restricted competition, BBC News reports. It also accused Google of stopping websites from showing adverts from the search engine's competitors. And it strengthened an existing charge that Google favours its own comparison shopping services in search results. EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said Google had no right to limit its rivals. She said: "Google has come up with many innovative products that have made a difference to our lives. But that doesn't give Google the right to deny other companies the chance to compete and innovate." Google is already facing formal anti-trust charges over claims that it abused the dominant position of its Android operating system. The U.S. company is accused of placing onerous requirements on firms using Android and stifling competition. A spokesperson for Google said on Thursday: "We believe that our innovations and product improvements have increased choice for European consumers and promote competition. "We'll examine the Commission's renewed cases and provide a detailed response in the coming weeks." Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |