This item consists of the following:
|
(in thousands of euro) |
2010 |
2009 |
|
Interest expense on bonds and notes |
17,381 |
17,374 |
|
Other interest expense and bank charges |
2,596 |
160 |
|
Total |
19,977 |
17,534 |
The rise in the item “Other interest expense and bank charges” refers mainly to the prudential provision of an amount of € 2,500 thousand as interest expense relating to the tax disputes currently outstanding.