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In Denmark today, discussions about a rise in sick leave, diplomatic clashes with Russia, soggy New Year's celebrations, and an epic traffic record across the Øresund bridge are making headlines.
Are Danes Taking More Sick Days?
A study by the Danish Chamber of Commerce revealed that Danish employees are taking more sick days compared to pre-pandemic times. specifically, full-time public sector workers are averaging 2.4 more days off, while those in the private sector are taking an extra 1.3 days. With average sick leave now standing at 14.1 days in the public sector and 8.2 days in the private sector, increased workload, pandemic health impacts, and supportive sick leave policies may all be contributing factors.
Defence Minister Slams Russian "Propaganda"
Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has hit back at comments made by Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov, who claimed that Denmark's support of Ukraine was escalating the war and posing a military threat. Poulsen asserted that these remarks were part of a propaganda campaign aimed at scaring Western countries that are supporting Ukraine. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen deemed Lavrov's accusations as "sabre-rattling."
Windy and Wet New Year's Eve Forecast
Say goodbye to 2024 with a bang (or a whimper)! With high winds and rain in the forecast, the conditions for New Year's Eve fireworks might be less than ideal. It's essential to secure fireworks properly and be prepared for wet weather if something goes wrong. On a brighter note, following the rainy New Year, typical winter weather, including sunshine and snow, is expected to make an appearance from January 1st.
An Øresund Traffic Record Shattered
2024 is ending with a bang (or a surge of traffic), as over 7.56 million vehicles are projected to have crossed the Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden on December 31st, shattering the previous record set in 2017. With leisure traffic and trucks contributing the most to this record-breaking total, it seems travelers can't resist the allure of crossing the bridge for one more trip before the ball drops.
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Stay tuned for more!
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- Denmark's Queen Margrethe is out of the hospital
- Denmark engages in discussions about alleged US spying in Greenland
- In the realm of Danish science and health-and-wellness, a recent study indicates that sick leave has increased among employees since pre-pandemic times, with an average of 14.1 days in the public sector and 8.2 days in the private sector.
- Politics have once again taken center stage in Denmark as Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen and Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen respond to Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov's accusations of escalating the war in Ukraine and posing a military threat.
- As Denmark prepares to bid farewell to 2024, the meteorological forecast foretells windy and wet conditions on New Year's Eve, resulting in less-than-ideal fireworks conditions and nudging revelers to secure fireworks and prepare for wet weather.
- The General News section is abuzz with the event that took place on December 31st, as over 7.56 million vehicles crossed the Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden, shattering the previous traffic record set in 2017.
- Readers can join the conversation on the Denmark Dispatches website by sharing thoughts on the news, including the New Year's Eve weather, or by sending an email to news@our website. It is important to review the terms of use before joining the discussion.
- In addition to the topics mentioned above, Denmark is also engaged in talks regarding alleged US spying in Greenland, and Danish Queen Margrethe has been released from the hospital following a hospitalization. Stay tuned for more!