The lack of governmental safeguarding, the disinterest of the younger generation, the dominance of inexpensive synthetic carpets, and the poor quality and low availability of raw materials are exacerbating the situation.

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The number of practitioners is diminishing and the lack of governmental safeguarding, the disinterest of the younger generation, the dominance of cheap synthetic carpets, and the poor quality and low availability of raw materials are exacerbating the situation.

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The availability of mortgages has been shrinking during the credit crunch - a situation made clear to Greg Crosby, of Basingstoke in Hampshire.

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Estimated retail price is 270 EUR, excluding taxes and subsidies and availability will be via operator partners, retailers and open channels depending on local situation.

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Senou International Airport in Bamako remained open, but "the availability of flights in the future is unpredictable and depends on the overall security situation, " the department said in a statement.

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