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Gains (losses) from operating activities in the statement of income, included according to their nature (Details 6) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Total | $ (383) | $ 6,404 | $ 543
Other income expenses [Member] |  |  |
Statement [Line Items] |  |  |
Adjustment relating to previous year application of equity method to investments | (984) | (664) | 500
Impairment of interests in joint ventures | 631 | (8,802) | 0
Sales of investments in associates | 0 | (759) | 0
Sales of investments in joint ventures | 0 | 14,507 | 0
Others | (30) | 2,122 | 43
Total | $ (383) | $ 6,404 | $ 543

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