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Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income by function of expenses, included according to their nature (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Adjustment of reversal of provision for staff severance indemnities | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 3,575
Adjust previous year application method of participation | 501 | (826) | 0
Sale of investments in associates | 0 | 7,636 | 0
Provision for staff severance indemnities | 192 | (6,300) | 0
Other gains (losses) | (150) | 169 | 185
Total | $ 543 | $ 679 | $ 3,760

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