Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has apologized for her past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while France made history by opening a consulate in Greenland, and Iran and the US agreed to continue nuclear talks. These events unfolded on Friday, February 6, 2026, marking a day of significant developments in international affairs.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway issued an apology to the King and Queen for her friendship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, whose connections to sex trafficking have come under renewed scrutiny. According to Sky News, the Princess stated she "must take responsibility for not having investigated Epstein's background more thoroughly, and for not realising sooner what kind of person he was."
In a move highlighting France's growing interest in the Arctic, the country opened a consulate in Greenland's capital, Nuuk. Euronews reported that this makes France the first EU country to establish a consulate general on the island. The opening, which took place on Friday, follows a promise made by President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Greenland last June.
Meanwhile, Iran and the United States agreed to continue negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear program. Euronews reported that the talks, held indirectly in Oman, took place despite ongoing tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff led their respective delegations in Muscat for the discussions, which were mediated by Oman. "In a very positive atmosphere, our arguments were exchanged and the views of both sides were clarified," according to Euronews.
In other news, Romanian teachers protested against the government's austerity measures, threatening a strike if the plans are implemented. Euronews reported that thousands of teachers took to the streets in Bucharest to demonstrate against the government's proposed cuts to the education sector.
Finally, the US Ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose, took the unprecedented step of severing diplomatic relations with the Speaker of the Polish Parliament, Wlodzimierz Czarzasty. Euronews reported that the Ambassador's decision came after Czarzasty made alleged insults.
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