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Income taxes (Summary of valuation allowance) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance [Roll Forward] |  |
Valuation allowance at beginning of period | $ 74,361 | $ 92,298
Decrease of allowance to income tax provision | 5,032 | (17,937)
Valuation allowance at end of period | $ 79,393 | $ 74,361

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