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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, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Deferred tax assets [Abstract] |  |
Beginning of period | $ 147,966 | $ 136,066
Increase/(decrease) through the consolidated income statement | 6,003 | 5,809
Increase/(decrease) through other consolidated comprehensive income (equity) | (8,698) | 6,147
Other movements | 7,019 | (56)
End of period | 152,290 | 147,966
Deferred tax liabilities [Abstract] |  |
Beginning of period | 248,996 | 211,000
Increase/(decrease) through the consolidated income statement | 9,675 | 31,678
Business combinations |  | 2,539
Other movements | 2,252 | 3,779
End of period | $ 260,923 | $ 248,996

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