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Note 24 - Contingencies, Commitments and Restrictions on the Distribution of Profits - Equity As Defined Under Luxembourg Law and Regulations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total equity | $ 11,875,492 | $ 11,580,970 | $ 11,413,072 | $ 11,866,056
Equity in accordance with Luxembourg law [member] |  |  |  |
Statement Line Items [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Share capital | 1,180,537 |  |  |
Legal reserve | 118,054 |  |  |
Share premium | 609,733 |  |  |
Retained earnings including net income for the year ended December 31, 2018 | 16,439,438 | $ 16,956,761 |  |
Total equity | $ 18,347,762 |  |  |

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