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May 16th, 2014


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Lithuanians and urban street musicians might not seem the most likely of partners, but on May 17, Christiania will play host to both as Lithuania Days holds Street Musician Day. Join the party – it includes Lithuanian specialties, live performances, and workshops (May 17, 12:00; ldays.dk)



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Spring’s here, but CIS is already thinking about summer – summer school, that is. Last year, it welcomed students from 38 countries. Sign up your 6 to 16-year-old for a range of educational and athletics courses running June 23-July 11, 2014 (Hellerupvej 22-26, Hellerup; cis.dk)



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At CTC ‘Open Stage’ events, anything goes – attendees perform stories, stand-up, songs and more. But if you’re feeling less adventurous, you can just enjoy non-profit Café Cadeau’s delicious food and drinks as you watch the show (HC Ørstads Vej 28, Frederiksberg; May 16, 18:00; free entry; ctcircle.dk)



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Mads Schjølin from Danish startup Drinkster knows a bit about planning nights out. Learn how to become a successful entrepreneur, then network with other attendees over “cheap cocktails and beers” at The Hub Copenhagen (Nørrebrogade 52C, Cph N; May 22, 18:00; 40kr; tickets eventbrite.dk)



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The BCCD likes to host lunches to boost its members’ and guests’ professional skills. This month, the guest speaker is Peter Mikkelsen, a FIFA International Referee, speaking about leadership in his line of work (Hammerichsgade 1, Cph K; May 23, 11:45; 500kr for non-members; bccd.dk)



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This weekend, both the Young Expats and Americans in Copenhagen meet-up groups will be gathering at Café Elefanten. Join them for delicious cupcakes by Sweet Sneak, 50kr cocktails and music by LA-based DJ Reeact (Pasteursvej 20, Cph V; May 17, 21:00; free entry)


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A survey carried out by Megafon for TV2 has found that 71 percent of parents have handed over children to daycare in spite of them being sick.

Moreover, 21 percent of those surveyed admitted to medicating their kids with paracetamol, such as Panodil, before sending them to school.

The FOLA parents’ organisation is shocked by the findings.

“I think it is absolutely crazy. It simply cannot be that a child goes to school sick and plays with lots of other children. Then we are faced with the fact that they will infect the whole institution,” said FOLA chair Signe Nielsen.

Pill pushers
At the Børnehuset daycare institution in Silkeborg a meeting was called where parents were implored not to bring their sick children to school.

At Børnehuset there are fears that parents prefer to pack their kids off with a pill without informing teachers.

“We occasionally have children who that they have had a pill for breakfast,” said headteacher Susanne Bødker. “You might think that it is a Panodil more than a vitamin pill, if it is a child who has just been sick, for example.”

Parents sick and tired
Parents, when confronted, often cite pressure at work as a reason for not being able to stay at home with their children.

Many declare that they simply cannot take another day off, as they are afraid of being fired.

Allan Randrup Thomsen, a professor of virology at KU, has heavily criticised the parents’ actions, describing the current situation as a “vicious circle”.

“It promotes the spread of viruses, and it adds momentum to a cycle where parents are pressured by high levels of sick-leave. If they then choose to send the children to daycare while they are still recovering, they keep the epidemic going in daycares, and this in turn puts a greater burden on the parents.”