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Income Tax, Movements in deferred tax assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] |  |
Beginning of period | $ 202,891 | $ 191,314
Increase/decrease through the consolidated income statement | (31,421) | 16,033
Increase/decrease through other consolidated comprehensive income (equity) | (13,312) | (5,701)
Other movements | 6,978 | 1,245
End of period | 165,136 | 202,891
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] |  |
Beginning of period | 95,037 | 79,654
Increase/decrease through the consolidated income statement | 86,418 | 16,681
Increase/decrease through other consolidated comprehensive income (equity) | 0 | (62)
Other movements | 5,128 | (1,236)
End of period | $ 186,583 | $ 95,037

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