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For decades, Antwerp, in Belgium, had a virtual monopoly
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Anvers
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Over the world's diamond market, but in the face of international competition,
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Face à
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The Flemish city is losing its shine.
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Perd de son éclat
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Today, there's around 500 stone cutters
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Tailleurs de pierres
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A heavily guarded street with military and police presence 24 hours a day.
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Lourdement gardée
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Welcome to Antwerp's Diamond Square Mile.
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Quartier des Diamantaires
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Everyday, thousands of stones come in and out of this building.
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Bâtiment
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This package has just arrived and it must pass by the import-export customs office.
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Bureau des douanes
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At this price, the goods are subject to heavy security measures.
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Strictes
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We cannot film the face of the client nor that of the experts.
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Ni
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The check takes place
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Contrôle
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under the watchful eye of a Belgian government representative.
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Sous l'oeil attentif
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This procedure is being reenacted in an office
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Reconstitutée
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next door.
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à côté
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Has been organized for a European television channel.
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Chaîne
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