Greece youth unemployment hits almost 60%

Unemployment in the 17 countries using the euro has hit a record 12%.

More than 19 million people in the eurozone are now jobless as the debt crisis continues to hamper economic growth.

Spain and Greece are suffering the most with the highest rates of over 26%.

Youth unemployment has nearly hit 60% in Greece, raising concerns about more social unrest.

Mark Lowen reports from Athens.

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