EU fines Google $1.69 billion for antitrust breach

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BRUSSELS, Belgium – The EU's powerful anti-trust regulator slapped tech giant Google with a new fine on Tuesday, March 19, over unfair competition, in Europe's latest salvo against Silicon Valley.

"Today the commission has fined Google 1.49 billion euros ($1.69 billion) for illegal misuse of its dominant position in the market for the brokering of online search adverts," EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said. (READ: Google unveils search changes to placate EU) –Rappler.com

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