Norwegian police have seized a drone operated by a foreign national near Oslo Airport, marking the latest in a series of aerial incursions affecting Scandinavian air travel infrastructure. The incident occurred Wednesday evening when authorities were alerted to an unauthorized drone flight within the airport's restricted no-fly zone. Lisa Mari Løkke, head of prosecutions at Norway's eastern police district, confirmed that police located and detained a man in his 50s piloting the device, which was subsequently landed and confiscated by officers.

The detained individual, whose nationality remains undisclosed by authorities, was not formally arrested but will be questioned regarding the violation. Police emphasized that the Wednesday evening incident did not disrupt air traffic operations at Oslo Airport. This development follows similar drone sightings that forced temporary shutdowns at multiple Scandinavian airports earlier this week, including closures in both Copenhagen and Oslo that raised security concerns across the region.

Authorities have been cautious about drawing connections between the various drone incidents. Prosecutor Løkke stated that "at this stage, we see no connection" between Wednesday's seizure and the earlier airport disruptions. The Monday night incident at Oslo Airport resulted in a three-hour suspension of air traffic after reports of lights in the sky, though investigators are still working to confirm whether those sightings involved drones.

The pattern of drone activity has prompted broader regional security discussions, with EU and NATO members scheduled to address drone defense strategies in upcoming meetings. Denmark, which has experienced similar incursions, has been invited to participate in these talks alongside eastern flank nations. While investigations continue into all recent incidents, Norwegian officials maintain that the Wednesday drone operation appears unrelated to the more disruptive sightings that temporarily halted airport operations earlier in the week.

Casper Ruud captured the Stockholm Open title with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Ugo Humbert in a final that lasted just 68 minutes. The Norwegian second seed dominated throughout the match, dropping only two points on his serve in the first set and just one point in the second set. After breaking Humbert early in both sets, Ruud comfortably served out the match to claim his second title of 2025, following his earlier Masters 1000 victory in Madrid.

The victory came amid growing concerns about player welfare on the ATP Tour, highlighted by Holger Rune's season-ending injury during the tournament's semifinals. Rune had started strongly in Stockholm, reaching the semifinal round with victories over Marton Fucsovics and Tomas Martin Etcheverry before suffering a torn Achilles tendon that forced his withdrawal from the match against Humbert. The injury abruptly ended Rune's season, preventing his potential qualification for the season finale.

Ruud addressed the injury concerns in post-match comments, expressing frustration with the demanding tournament schedule. "It's very demanding when you go directly from tournament to tournament," Ruud stated. "Holger was in Shanghai last week, and when something is so demanding, something like this can unfortunately happen. We're all in some kind of risk zone when we step onto the pitch." The Norwegian added that while he couldn't confirm a direct connection between Rune's injury and the schedule, "in a way, all injuries are probably because of the tough schedule."

The concerns about player workload extend beyond Ruud's comments, with world No. 9 Jack Draper recently requesting the ATP Tour to reassess its packed calendar. Players have emphasized the need for a more manageable schedule to ensure long and healthy careers. Ruud acknowledged the physical demands, noting that players are "really pushing our own limits at the moment" and expressing sympathy for Rune's unfortunate situation while wishing him a speedy recovery.