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Meet our new recruits
As the coronavirus outbreak transformed our concept of ‘normality’, people from different walks of life had to put their business on hold. For many of them, a temporary role at Amazon has provided a welcome opportunity, and a way to step up at a challenging time. -
“Alexa, what shall I do today?”
As we learn to embrace being at home, here are some of the latest updates from Alexa to help with everything from cooking inspiration to fitness to education and more. -
Using algorithms against COVID-19
Last winter, as the COVID-19 pandemic rolled towards Europe inexorably, it was clear to Simon Weidert that to fight the virus, researchers worldwide needed to accelerate their data findings drastically. -
Amazon establishes new Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeiters to Justice
New, global team is dedicated to investigating, finding, and launching legal action and criminal referrals against counterfeiters. -
Amazon and Valentino file joint lawsuit against New York-based counterfeiter
Lawsuit is a First for Both Brands: Amazon’s First Joint Litigation with a Luxury Fashion Brand and Valentino’s First Joint Litigation with an Online Retailer -
Amazon is working with sheep farmers to save their peak season
The closure of restaurants and borders due to COVID-19 caused a major crisis in the sheep meat industry, which saw two of its main sales channels shut down: restaurants and exports. Thanks to collaboration between Amazon and INTEROVIC (the interbranch organisation for the sheep and goat meat sector in Spain), Amazon Prime customers in Madrid and Barcelona can now enjoy traditional cuts of lamb and goat, such as chops, shanks, shoulders, skewered diced meat, leg steaks and skirt steaks. -
A thank you to the heroes working on the frontlines
Over the past few weeks, we have been working with hospitals, schools and community organizations around the world to provide $5 million in Amazon Devices to help those impacted by COVID-19. In Europe, patients in hospitals and care homes are using our tablets to stay in touch with their families. Teachers and schools are using our tablets and Kindle devices to help students continue learning while schools are closed. Community organizations are helping people in isolation by using our devices to provide entertainment and the ability to connect with loved ones. -
From the Italian Association for Cancer Research and Amazon, a virtual hug for mothers
During the Covid-19 emergency, the “Hug her with a flower” project was born, to bring the AIRC Foundation’s Azalea for Research into the homes of all mothers and continue to support research relating to tumours affecting women. -
Amazon Supports Fight against Climate Change Effects on European Cities
Following The Climate Pledge commitment, and recognizing the urgency of the climate crisis and its impacts on urban communities, Amazon announced a €3.75 million commitment to The Nature Conservancy in an effort to reduce climate change risks and increase species biodiversity in cities. The project will start in Berlin. Learnings will be applied in two other German locations, and then these models will be shared across other European cities. -
Success in uncertain times
How a self-made entrepreneur from Germany is reacting to the coronavirus crisis -
Beating isolation with exercise
Amazonian María Jover has become the personal trainer of many of her colleagues with her training sessions inspired by the BBG (Bikini Body Guide) method, from Australian “fitgirl” Kayla Itsines. -
Amazon’s actions to help employees, communities, and customers affected by COVID-19
A roundup of actions Amazon has taken to reduce the spread of the coronavirus while supporting those directly and indirectly impacted by COVID-19.
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