Pension and Severance Plans Textuals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 2,231	$ 2,230	$ 5,166	$ 5,124
Provision of Severance Benefits	$ 900	$ 9,700	$ 900	$ 14,800

Provision related to lump-sum payment upon termination of employment (employees and directors), based on length of service, seniority and average monthly wages at the time of termination, which is not related to restructurings, pension plans or other post retirement benefit plans. Severance benefits are estimated assuming all eligible employees were to terminate their employment at the balance sheet date.

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