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CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS - NON CURRENT AND CURRENT (Other investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash, cash equivalents and other investments [Abstract]
Investments in companies under cost method	$ 252	$ 0
Investments in debt instruments	3,128	5,998
Other investments, net – Non-current	$ 3,380	$ 5,998

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The amount of instruments representing indebtedness held by the entity.

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Cash, cash equivalents and other investments [Abstract]

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Investments in companies under cost method

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Other investments, net, noncurrent

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