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Operational Issues in Multiple Online Services

October 20, 2025

On Monday morning, October 20, several online services, including Amazon and Snapchat, experienced serious operational issues. These outages affected users in Cyprus, Greece, and other countries. Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed increased error rates. Many websites and apps, such as Venmo and Duolingo, are also reporting problems. The teams are working to resolve the issues and understand the causes of the outages.