Denmark's aviation infrastructure faced renewed disruptions as Aalborg Airport was forced to close its airspace for nearly an hour late Thursday night following suspected drone activity. The incident marks the second time this week that the northern Danish airport has been affected by unauthorized aerial intrusions, raising concerns about the persistence of these security breaches. According to Nordjylland Police, airspace was closed at 23:40 after reports of what appeared to be a drone sighting, though authorities noted they had not yet verified the presence of an actual drone.
The closure resulted in immediate flight disruptions, with a KLM flight from Amsterdam being rerouted and a Copenhagen-to-Aalborg flight being canceled entirely. Flight tracking service FlightRadar24 confirmed the operational changes, highlighting the real-time impact on air travel. Christian Tilsted, the officer in charge at Nordjylland Police, emphasized that while suspicions of drone presence prompted the precautionary measure, confirmation remained pending as police conducted on-site investigations throughout Thursday evening.
This latest incident follows a pattern of drone activity affecting multiple Danish airports throughout the week. On Wednesday night, Danish police confirmed drone operations at four airports including Aalborg, which similarly required airspace closure. Earlier in the week, several drones were observed moving over Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport. The coordinated nature of these incidents across different locations suggests a systematic approach rather than isolated events.
Danish authorities remain uncertain about the identity or motives behind the drone incursions. Police Chief Jesper Bøjgard of Nordjylland stated that if given the opportunity to safely bring down the drones, authorities would do so. National Police Chief Thorkild Fogde has indicated that the drones do not appear to be privately operated and has called for increased national preparedness. The repeated disruptions have prompted serious concerns about aviation security and the need for enhanced countermeasures against unauthorized aerial intrusions.
Swedish digital asset manager Virtune has launched what it claims is Europe's most cost-efficient Sui exchange-traded product (ETP) on Euronext Paris, marking another step in the company's expansion across European markets. The Virtune Sui ETP, with the ticker VRTU, provides investors with exposure to the Sui cryptocurrency through a regulated, physically backed investment vehicle. This launch comes as Virtune continues to build its position as one of the leading issuers of regulated crypto ETPs in Europe.
The new ETP features an industry-leading 0.95% annual management fee, making it the most cost-efficient Sui ETP available to European investors. Virtune plans to further expand the product's distribution by listing it on local German exchanges, including gettex and Tradegate, to improve accessibility for German investors. The company has established itself as a trusted provider in the digital asset space, serving over 150,000 investors since its launch just over two years ago.
Security and regulatory compliance remain central to Virtune's approach, with Coinbase serving as the crypto custodian for all of the company's ETPs. The underlying crypto assets are held in cold storage, providing institutional-grade security for investors. This infrastructure supports Virtune's commitment to offering European investors secure, transparent, and regulated access to digital asset markets through traditional investment channels.
Christopher Kock, CEO of Virtune, emphasized the company's mission to make innovative digital assets more accessible to investors. "We are excited to launch the most cost-efficient Sui ETP in Europe, reinforcing our mission to make innovative digital assets more accessible to investors," Kock stated. The launch strengthens Virtune's position as it manages more than $475 million in assets across its product offerings, continuing its growth trajectory in the European digital asset management landscape.