Norway Parliament Scrutiny: Norway’s parliament has opened public hearings into links between late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Norwegian diplomats and politicians, with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and other senior officials summoned to explain how trust in the foreign service can be restored. Sami Redress: Sweden’s state-backed truth commission urges an apology and a national process for compensation and reconciliation for harms inflicted on the Sami people, including forced “nomad schools.” Norway Business & Finance: Norway Savings Bank has appointed Darci Hamm as its new president, effective immediately, succeeding Dan Walsh. Cruise Demand: Hurtigruten says 2026 is tracking strongly, with revenue up and B2B growth accelerating amid record Norway demand. Payments Push: Major European payment networks, including Norway’s Vipps MobilePay, are forming the European Network for Payments in Madrid to strengthen cross-border payments and reduce reliance on US giants. Energy & Food: Norway-linked Yara is among key players as controlled-release fertilizers are forecast to reach $3.61bn by 2031, driven by higher yields and better nutrient efficiency. Arctic Security: Russia’s Northern Fleet has sent vessels through the Shokalsky Strait on the Northern Sea Route, highlighting changing ice conditions.