Italy's public debt rose again in January but remained below the 3 trillion mark touched in November last year, according to figures released on Friday by the Bank of Italy.
The debt in January rose by 14.8 billion euros from the previous month to reach 2,980.5 billion euros, the Bank of Italy said.
The increase reflected a rise in the Treasury's liquid assets (12.3 billion, to 49.9) and the public administration's requirements (2.9 billion).
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