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ACCOUTNING POLICIES (Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flow hedges |  |
Derivative instruments, gain (loss) [Line Items] |  |
Effective portion of hedge | $ 0.5 | $ 0.7

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