Italy's public debt rose further in November, exceeding 3 trillion euros ($3.1 trillion) and hitting a record high, the central bank of the euro zone's third-largest economy said on Wednesday. The sustainability of Rome's huge public debt has long been seen as a crucial factor for the survival of the euro zone,

Italy's national debt has risen above €3 trillion ($3.09 trillion) following another increase recorded in November, according to figures published by national bank Banca d'Italia on Wednesday. National debt increased by another €23.

Italy's public debt surpassed the three-trillion-euro mark in November, rising by 23.9 billion euros compared to the previous month, to 3,005.2 billion, the Bank of Italy said Wednesday. The central bank said tax revenues in November last year amounted to 51.