Google Down in Eastern Europe (Updated) Date: September 4, 2025 Category: World News --- Incident Overview A major outage affecting multiple Google services has been reported across several Eastern European countries, causing significant disruption. The impact touches both professional environments and daily activities of users from Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, and beyond. --- Affected Services The outage was not universal but hit some of the most widely used Google apps critically: YouTube: Videos fail to load, showing error messages or endless loading loops on web and app platforms. Google Maps: Unable to load map data, search locations, or calculate routes, impacting travelers and commuters. Google Search: Many users experienced error messages or failed search completions. Gmail: Some inconsistency in sending/receiving emails. Google Drive: Access to cloud files and documents disrupted. Most users reported seeing a "5xx server error", indicating the fault lies with Google's servers, not users' internet connections. --- User Responses and Alternatives Users took to downdetector.com and social media to report and discuss the outages. Twitter posts confirmed the outage’s broad regional scope, including the Caucasus, Turkey, and the Balkans. Alternatives to Google Search suggested are: Bing Yahoo DuckDuckGo Brave Search --- Current Status The situation is ongoing. Awaiting official statements or resolutions from Google. This report will be updated as new information becomes available. --- Related Headlines Ukrainian Forces Seen as Key to European Stability – EU stressed Ukraine’s military as a crucial security pillar amidst ongoing Russian aggression. Putin Critiques Europe’s Sanctions Plans – Condemnation over sanctions aimed at Moscow’s partners including India and China. Europe Faces Record-Breaking Wildfires – Climate change worsening the wildfire season in 2025. Lisbon Tragedy: Funicular derailment claims 15 lives. Bulgaria’s Vegetable Production Drops by Half in 20 years, signaling economic and agricultural shifts. --- Additional Information The news source provides a comprehensive portal with breaking news, analysis, and opinions on Bulgaria and world events. Readers can explore further stories on world politics, business, and social issues. --- For latest updates and to report new developments, stay tuned to trusted news sources and official Google communication channels.