Inflation in the eurozone rose further in February, exceeding estimates and recording the highest rate in history.
Consumer prices rose 5.9% year-on-year after rising 5.1% in January, according to Eurostat data.
In Greece, prices stood at 6.3%.
The figures have been revised from the initial estimates by 5.8%. Economists expected inflation at 5.8% year-on-year in February.
Consumer prices rose 0.9% in February compared to the previous month, respectively according to estimates and according to the initial percentage.
The structural consumer price index rose 2.7% year-on-year in February after 2.3% the previous month, in line with expectations.
The acceleration of inflation in the euro area adds further elements to the accumulation of price pressures worldwide, which lasts longer than initially expected amid strong consumer demand, high energy prices and distortions in the global supply chain.
Source: Capital
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