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Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income by function of expenses, included according to their nature (Details 9) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Interest expense from bank borrowings and overdrafts |  | $ (1,707) | $ (1,650) | $ (1,847)
Interest expense from bonds |  | (55,887) | (49,373) | (55,563)
Interest expense from loans |  | (3,093) | (2,002) | (4,419)
Capitalized interest expenses |  | 5,021 | 4,382 | 5,406
Financial Expenses For Site Closure |  | (960) | 0 | 0
Other finance costs |  | (3,288) | (1,481) | (1,075)
Total | $ (50,124) | $ (59,914) | $ (50,124) | $ (57,498)

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