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20.10.2026
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16:32

Internet “blackout” in Europe: Problems with Google Cloud cut off access to international banks and companies

Technicians are working feverishly to resolve the problem
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Google Cloud is experiencing issues in parts of Western Europe, affecting the websites of major companies. Banks, delivery services, and Rightmove are among those affected. Thousands of users reported issues on Downdetector this morning.

“We’ve been experiencing an issue with several services in the europe-west2 region since Monday,” Google said. “Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We apologize to everyone affected by the
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Later, in a new statement, the company noted that it is investigating an “incident affecting Google’s Security Operations.” Our product and engineering teams are actively working to restore full availability.”

“Affected customers may experience login failures when accessing Google Security Services, as well as delays in the platform’s workflows,” it added.

SEE ALSO: Revolut Goes Down, Global Issues Accessing Accounts

According to Sky News, the following are affected:

  • Google
  • Revolut
  • Lloyds
  • HSBC
  • Rightmove
  • Royal Mail
  • Bank of Scotland
  • SiteGround
  • DPD
  • Sky
  • Halifax
  • NHS

The banks acknowledge the “issues and outage” and have notified their customers via X. “We are currently experiencing an outage affecting many services. We can confirm that all our customers’ money and data are secure. We have been working to resolve the issue since it was identified this morning and apologize to those affected, as well as for any inconvenience caused,” Revolut stated.

Lloyds Bank also issued a statement, noting: “Our app is available, and customers can log in as usual, although we are aware that some are experiencing issues with certain online services this morning. We are aware of similar issues affecting other organizations and are closely monitoring the situation.”

Halifax told X: “We are aware that some customers are experiencing issues with our app and online services. We apologize for this and are doing everything we can to resolve it. If necessary, you can call us. We will let you know as soon as the situation returns to normal.”

*Source: iefimerida.gr

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