They are very short of pilots due to their huge expansion. (1x77-300ER
pr. month or more + 45 a380 om order)
They are still sticking to their 4000 hrs minimum. But, send your application if you are keen. Quite a few pilots are leaving EK these days for different reasons.
Danes in EK? More than one i.e too many. (Just kidding. Around 10 or so?)