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In Italy 2.875 million out of work

Almost 20% higher than in December 2011

01 February, 10:36
In Italy 2.875 million out of work (see related story) (ANSA) - Rome, February 1 - The number of unemployed people in recession-hit Italy in December was 2.875 million, Istat said on Friday, adding that this was 474,000, or 19.7%, higher than in the same month in 2011.

The figure is 4,000 higher than in November last year.

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