Amazon announces plan to create 5,000 jobs in UK this yearFebruary 20, 2017 - 16:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - US tech and retail giant Amazon on Monday, February 20 said it would create 5,000 British jobs this year, in a show of confidence in the UK economy ahead of Brexit, AFP reveals. "Amazon UK announced plans to create more than 5,000 full-time jobs this year, taking the company's total UK workforce to over 24,000," a statement said. "These new job opportunities are for people with all types of experience, education and skill levels, from software developers, engineers and technicians, to those seeking entry-level positions and on-the-job training," it added. Amazon separately said it was creating 1,500 positions in France under plans to have 15,000 new posts across Europe in 2017. The company is meanwhile in the process of providing 100,000 new positions in the United States by the middle of next year. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |