The world’s most authoritative atlas maker has updated its most recent edition following widespread criticism from scientists who said Greenland was looking far too green. Read the full story

UPDATED 2nd February: The Icelandic sailor rescued late in January off Norway survived because of his floatation suit. His three crew mates from the sunken trawler were not so lucky and the Norwegian coastguard has called off its search. An interview has now been released. Read the full story

There was a serious multi-car accident on Route 1 in West Iceland yesterday evening; long delays affected travellers. Read the full story

The search for a Swedish tourist lost on an Icelandic glacier had a sad end this weekend when his body was found in a crevasse in the ice. Read the full story

An Icelandic Coastguard vessel on international duty has rescued a group of refugees from a sinking boat. Read the full story

Police in Sweden are investigating the death of a man who was run over by a lawn mower last year. Read the full story

A Swedish saxophonist who frequently performed while dangling from the side of skyscrapers has died after his safety equipment failed at a street festival in Germany. Read the full story

Following a coach accident this weekend, the deputy chief of the Association of Icelandic Tour Guides says that foreign tour companies bringing people to Iceland should be obliged to bring at least one Icelandic tour guide along with them. Read the full story

An Icelandic man in his thirties has died while scuba diving near the Oresund bridge between Denmark and Sweden. Read the full story

Rescue workers in East Iceland were called out yesterday to coolly deal with a particularly sticky situation. Read the full story