Daily News Roundup in Denmark: Updates from Tuesday
In the UK, Storm Floris made landfall on Monday, bringing hurricane-force gusts along parts of the Scottish coast. The storm system has now moved north of Denmark and is heading for Norway, causing disruptions to ferry services between the two countries.
A total of 16 crossings between Hirtshals in Denmark and Norwegian ports Kristiansand and Larvik have been cancelled as a result of Storm Floris. Currently, there are no specific mentions of alternative ferry services due to the cancellations. However, passengers are advised to check with operators such as DFDS Seaways or Fjord Line for any available departures, and to monitor updates from Color Line and other operators for changes in schedules or newly added sailings.
Meanwhile, in Denmark, Aalborg Zoo has made international news for asking for pet donations to be used as animal feed. The zoo's zoologist, Thea Loumand Faddersbøll, explains that rabbits, which are so fertile, often produce large litters. Aalborg Zoo accepts animal donations ranging in size from rabbits to horses, but only if they are healthy. The zoo's Facebook post invites people to donate small domestic animals that are important parts of the zoo's carnivores' diet.
The story has been reported by Danish media, with regional outlet TV2 Nord writing about it. However, not all news in Denmark is related to storms and zoos. In Malmö, Sweden, Swedish police detained 29 Danish football fans for potential plans to cause unrest. The fans were sent back to Denmark to prevent any public disturbances.
In a survey, 78% of respondents are against giving young people aged 16 and 17 the right to vote, while only 14% are in favor. The survey results suggest that a large majority of people in Denmark oppose lowering the minimum voting age to 16.
Finally, in a positive note, FC Copenhagen and Malmö FF are set to play in Champions League qualifiers on Tuesday evening and again on August 12th. The matches are sure to be exciting, and a welcome distraction from the disruptions caused by Storm Floris.
Despite the disruptions caused by Storm Floris to ferry services between Denmark and Norway, passengers are encouraged to check for updates from DFDS Seaways, Fjord Line, and Color Line for possible departures. Meanwhile, the Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has come under the spotlight in international news, as it seeks pet donations for animal feed, particularly rabbits.
