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Note 25 - Contingencies, Commitments and Restrictions on the Distribution of Profits - Distributable Amount Under Luxembourg Law (Details) - Equity in accordance with Luxembourg law [member] $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |
Retained earnings at December 31, 2016 under Luxembourg law | $ 17,493,013
Other income and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2017 | (52,232)
Dividends approved | (484,020)
Retained earnings at December 31, 2017 under Luxembourg law | 16,956,761
Share premium | 609,733
Distributable amount at December 31, 2017 under Luxembourg law | $ 17,566,494

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