Spain's unemployment increased more than expected in August but the overall level was the lowest for the month since 2007, data from the labor ministry revealed on Tuesday. The number of unemployed increased 21,905 from the previous month in August, while figures were expected to rise moderately by 14,200.
On a yearly basis, unemployment fell by 145,610 in August. Consequently, registered unemployment totalled 2.43 million, which was the lowest level since August 2007.
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